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Clemson, South Carolina, United States

PRN - Counselor

Counselor / TherapistPer Diem

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.

Posted 43m ago · Verified live

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

Treatment planningSubstance abuse counselingGroup therapyCouples counselingEvidence-based practiceElectronic health recordsCrisis interventionPsychological ethics

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).

How many Counselor jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$62k–$67kCounselor median $85k (middle half $67k–$104k)73 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$69k in purchasing powerSouth Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counselor listings in South Carolina125 active13,602 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% remote · 8% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Counselor pay trend+2.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Counselor Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs
5
<$85k
3
$85k-110k
2
$110k-135k
8
$135k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs
CME allowance
80%
401k / retirement match
70%
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 354 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Clemson University

Living in Clemson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$389k
Typical market rent
$1,483/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.