PRN - Counselor
Listed compensation
$30-$32.4/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Directs professional casework services in a state institution or agency.
Job Duties
5% - Professional Development:
At all times, adheres to American Psychological Association's (APA) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Ethics as well as American Counseling Association's Code of Ethics. Adheres to Joint Commission accreditation standards and supports maintenance of APA accreditation. 10% - Administrative Duties: Research and Training
Collaborates with Coordinator for Assessment, Choices, Transitions and Training (ACTT). Participates in program development, implementation and evaluation. Completes all Redfern Health Center mandatory training. 15% - Administrative Duties: Documentation and Case Conference meetings
Completes all clinical documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with the documentation time lines. Completes all necessary documentation to assist clients and as required by CAPS. 70% - Direct Services: Clinical
Provides clinical services to clients in individual, couples, workshop/group formats and online treatments with emphasis on treatment of alcohol and other drugs. Conducts Individual Assessments (IA) and makes recommendations for treatment modality. Generates/implements treatment plans from evidenced-based approaches. Utilizes assessment instruments as indicated by the presenting problem.
JOB CODE: GA70
Employee TYPE
Time-Limited (TLP) Staff
Minimum Requirements
A master's degree and professional experience in a human service or social service program.
Preferred Requirements
3-5 years experiece
Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of South Carolina (or license eligible).
Responsibilities
Job Knowledge
Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Not responsible for supervising employees.
Budgetary Responsibilities
No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
Physical Requirements
Recognize or inspect visually: 90% Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 90% Walk or move about: 75% Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 90% Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 90%
Working Conditions
None: %
WORK SCHEDULE: Standard Hours:
18
Compensation Information
- Expected Salary Range
- 30.00/hr - 32.40/hr
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
Essential Personnel Level
Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.
Job Location
Clemson, SC
Application Deadline
November 5, 2026
Military and Veteran
Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions.
To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact hrjob@clemson.edu with any questions or issues.
Closing Statement
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree and have professional experience in a human or social service program. A Licensed Professional Counselor credential in South Carolina is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 8% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $62k–$67k | Counselor median $85k (middle half $67k–$104k)73 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$69k in purchasing power | South Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in South Carolina | 125 active | 13,602 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% remote · 8% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Counselor pay trend | +2.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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