Licensed Mental Health Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

Wellness Resources

We are seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to join our mission-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive, collaborative team, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

The Licensed Mental Health Counselor provides high-quality clinical services to individuals and/or families in accordance with ethical, professional, and organizational standards. This is a full-time position that includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Essential Functions

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating emotional and behavioral disorders.

Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, substance use assessments, and behavioral health screenings and assessments.

Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate as documented in the treatment plan of the patient.

Provide initial treatment planning for patients based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.

Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revise as indicated by facility or professional standard.

  • Maintain a caseload.
  • Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.
  • May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.

Qualifications

Requires at least a master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in counseling, psychology or social work, or related field.

  • Two or more years of experience working with individuals who have mental health disorders.
  • Requires an LPC, LISW-CP or LMFT license.

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Mental Health Counselor provides high-quality clinical services, including diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals and families. They are responsible for maintaining a caseload, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with the treatment team to ensure effective patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

PsychotherapyClinical documentationCrisis interventionFamily therapyGroup therapyIndividual therapyMental health counseling

Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Keystone Substance Abuse Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — ranked against 209 active Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 70% of Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings

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About Keystone Substance Abuse Services

Individual and Family Services
Rock Hill, South Carolina
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development