Mental Health Professional

Master’s‑Level Licensed Counselor (In‑School Therapist)

Location: Ridgeland, SC
Employment Type: Full‑Time | Staff

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Wright Directions Family Services (WDFS) is seeking a Master’s‑level Licensed Counselor to join our school‑based behavioral health team in Beaufort, SC. This role offers a unique opportunity to support children and families directly within schools and communities—providing early intervention, therapeutic support, and meaningful advocacy in a non‑stigmatizing environment.

Established in 2011, WDFS is a CARF‑accredited, mission‑driven organization committed to professional excellence, collaboration, and person‑centered care. Our clinicians are supported by a strong, interdisciplinary clinical team and empowered to make a lasting impact on youth and families across South Carolina.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities to work in‑school, hybrid, remote, or community‑based
• Relias Continuing Education credits
• Trauma‑Focused CBT Certification
• A supportive, collaborative interdisciplinary clinical team
• The chance to create meaningful change in the lives of children and families at an award‑winning agency

Why Wright Directions Family Services (WDFS)?

At WDFS, our purpose is to guide individuals and families toward holistic well‑being and positive life trajectories. We partner closely with schools and community agencies to increase access to mental health services and deliver early intervention where it can have the greatest impact.

As a CARF‑accredited provider, WDFS demonstrates a strong commitment to high‑quality care, ethical practice, and compliance with state and federal standards. We are known throughout the community for making a real difference in the lives of children and youth—and for valuing and supporting the professionals who do this important work.

About Our School‑Based Services

Our school‑based therapy program:

• Increases access to mental health services in a non‑stigmatizing setting
• Provides early intervention and prevention services
• Collaborates with teachers and school staff to advocate for students
• Supports the social, emotional, and behavioral health needs of children and youth

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited program primarily psychological in nature (Counseling, Guidance, Social Work, or related field)
• Clinical license or provisional license in the state of South Carolina
• Minimum of one year of experience working with the population served
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills

Key Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions to youth and families (individual and/or family)
• Monitor progress and effectiveness of interventions outlined in the Individual Plan of Care (IPOC)
• Develop and strengthen coping skills for youth and families
• Provide crisis intervention and intensive case management as needed
• Facilitate appropriate referrals, including substance abuse services when indicated
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wright Direction Family Service is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

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