What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor/Therapist position at Family Justice Center of Georgetown and Horry Counties?
Horry/ Georgetown Counties
Full-time
Monday through Friday flexible (9 am to 5 pm)
Make a Meaningful Difference
The Family Justice Center of Georgetown and Horry Counties is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and trauma-informed Counselor to provide critical counseling services to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. This position plays a vital role in helping survivors achieve safety, healing, and long-term stability.
The Counselor delivers trauma-informed, evidence-based counseling to survivors while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, survivor-centered care.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
- 2 years or more of counseling experience and could include internships
- Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care and crisis intervention
- South Carolina licensure through SCLLR or pursuing licensure in the future (LPC, LMSW, LPCA, LISW, etc.)
- Successful completion of background checks
Position Summary
Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, safety planning, and care coordination for survivors of domestic violence. This role works with Family Justice Center case managers, court advocates, shelter staff, and community partners to support comprehensive services.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Services
- Provide individual and group counseling to survivors of domestic violence
- Utilize trauma-informed, evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and emotional support
- Conduct intake assessments, develop goals, and monitor client progress
Collaboration & Community Engagement
- Coordinate services to support holistic, survivor-centered care
- Conduct outreach if needed
Documentation & Professional Practice
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic client database
- Adhere to confidentiality, ethical, and professional standards
- Maintain professional licensure or actively pursue licensure
- Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000