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HCBS of South Carolina
Ridgeland, South Carolina

HCBS Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: WRIGHT DIRECTIONS - RIDGELAND - RIDGELAND, SC 29936Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DaysJob Title: Licensed or Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LPC-A, LMSW, LPC, LISW-CP, LMFT, etc.) – Full time in office Salary: based on licensure and experience; negotiable Location: Ridgeland, SC Company: Wright Directions Family Services

About Us

At Wright Directions Family Services, we are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based mental and behavioral health services to children and adolescents. We champion innovative and wrap-around approaches to care that meet youth and families where they are—whether in homes, schools, or our offices.

Our mission is to help children thrive emotionally, behaviorally, and socially while supporting the families who love them. Position Overview We are seeking a licensed or provisionally licensed therapist to provide in-office services to a small caseload of children at our Ridgeland location.

This full -time, flexible role is perfect for a clinician who values impact over volume and wants to grow within a supportive, trauma-informed environment.

We are currently accepting applicants licensed in South Carolina in the following roles: Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Independent Social Worker – Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Other master's level clinicians under supervision

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual therapy services to a small, dedicated caseload of youth Maintain in-office availability Complete timely documentation, treatment planning, and progress notes Collaborate with caregivers, schools, and Wright Directions staff to ensure continuity of care Participate in supervision and team support as needed

Qualifications

Active LPC-A, LMSW, or higher-level licensure in South Carolina Experience working with children and adolescents preferred Ability to provide services in-person at the Ridgeland office Dependable, flexible, and committed to trauma-informed, client-centered care

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate: based on experience and licensure; negotiable Flexible schedule with work-life balance Supportive clinical team and supervision opportunities Established office with all necessary clinical and administrative tools provided

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wright Direction Family Services 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.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual therapy services to a small caseload of children and adolescents in an office setting. Collaborate with caregivers, schools, and staff to ensure continuity of care and maintain timely clinical documentation.

Requirements

Must hold an active South Carolina licensure such as LPC-A, LMSW, LPC, LISW-CP, or LMFT. Experience working with children and adolescents is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Trauma-Informed CareCase ManagementCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates HCBS Therapist at HCBS OF SOUTH CAROLINA a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,026 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 34% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
31%
Loan repayment
19%
Sign-on bonus
15%
PSLF eligible
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW/LPCC/LMFT

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#4

Licensed Clinical Therapist (LSCSW, LCPC, LCMFT) Sign-on Bonus $5,000

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.9
Better work-life than 90% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,026 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Ridgeland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$346k
Typical market rent
$1,718/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Work-Life Balance
Supportive Clinical Team
Supervision Opportunities
Established Office