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Trusted Results Therapy Group
North Charleston, South Carolina · Hybrid

Child Play Therapist

Counselor 9.1 Work-LifeContract

Listed compensation

$30.00–$55.00 /hr

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Job Description

Child Play Therapist Trusted Results Therapy Group | South Carolina

About Us Trusted Results Therapy Group is a growing mental health practice dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families. We provide therapeutic services across South Carolina, with a focus on quality care, collaboration, and clinical growth.

Position Overview We are seeking a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) or play therapy-trained clinician to join our team in a dedicated child and family role.

This position is built for a therapist whose clinical identity centers on play therapy — someone who is credentialed or actively pursuing RPT designation and who is passionate about serving young children ages 1–13.

You will carry a full-time equivalent caseload composed primarily of child and family clients, practicing within a supportive, autonomy-driven environment with full administrative backing.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver play therapy as the primary treatment modality for children ages 1–13
  • Provide parent and caregiver consultation and family sessions to reinforce therapeutic progress
  • Conduct developmental and clinical assessments and create individualized treatment plans
  • Maintain accurate, ethical, and timely documentation in the electronic health record
  • Collaborate with schools, pediatricians, and community providers as part of a whole-child care approach
  • Participate in supervision (if applicable), team meetings, and continuing education

Requirements

  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
  • Active licensure in South Carolina (LPC, LMFT, LISW-CP, LMSW, LPC-A, or LP)
  • RPT credential or active pursuit of RPT designation through the Association for Play Therapy
  • Demonstrated experience providing play therapy to children ages 1–13
  • Commitment to a full-time equivalent caseload with a child-focused population
  • Strong clinical documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Theraplay, PCIT, Filial Therapy, or sand tray
  • Background working with early childhood trauma, attachment disruption, developmental delays, or behavioral concerns
  • Credentialed with Medicaid or private insurance panels
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation based on experience and licensure
  • Hybrid flexibility: telehealth and in-person sessions
  • Clinical supervision and support (if needed for licensure)
  • Administrative support to handle scheduling, billing, and credentialing
  • Opportunities for advancement and leadership roles

A Collaborative and Inclusive Team Culture

Job Type: Full-Time Contract (1099) Pay: $30.00 – $55.00 per hour Expected Hours: Full-time equivalent (minimum 25 client hours per week) Schedule: Flexible — choose your own hours

Location: NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina

Department: Clinical

Employment Type: Contractor

Compensation

$30.00 - $55.00 per hour

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningParent Consultation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child Play Therapist at Trusted Results Therapy Group a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,084 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Trusted Results Therapy Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 82/100, 13 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 32% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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About Trusted Results Therapy Group

Mental Health Care
Charleston, South Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Hybrid Work (Telehealth and In-Person)
Clinical Supervision and Support
Administrative Support for Scheduling and Billing
Opportunities for Advancement