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Alcanza Clinical Research
North Charleston, South Carolina

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Therapist (PRN)

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Job Description

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Therapist (PRN)
  • Department: Operations
  • Employment Type: Part Time
  • Location: Coastal Carolina Research Center | Charleston, SC
  • Reporting To: Mary Love

Description

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.

The Licensed Mental Health Therapist is responsible for counseling sessions with patients enrolled in Psychedelic, PTSD, Depression and/or Anxiety studies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Essential Job Duties: Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
  • Meets with patients to provide initial and ongoing counseling sessions according to study protocols.
  • May conducts initial and ongoing assessments.
  • Maintains records of client meetings and progress.

Follows All Safety Protocols

Complete all sponsor-assigned training and meetings to obtain rater certification and re-certification according to protocols requirements.

Attend and successfully complete all company training programs; participate in webinars and other study meetings as needed.

  • Maintain confidentiality of subjects, customers and company information.
  • Maintain a positive, results-oriented work environment, build partnerships within the team and across the organization at large, and model teamwork.
  • Perform all other duties that may be requested or assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s degree in counseling or similar and 2+ years’ experience in counseling with PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. An active, unrestrictive license as a mental health counselor (LMHC, LCSW, LPC, or similar) in the state of work is required. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus.

Required Skills

Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, and web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm);

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers, and external customers.
  • Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
  • Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
  • Must possess a high degree of integrity and dependability.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.

Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits

Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling or a related field and possess at least two years of experience working with PTSD, depression, and anxiety. An active, unrestrictive mental health license such as an LMHC, LCSW, or LPC is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

PsychotherapyPatient assessmentRecord keepingWritten communicationInterpersonal skills

Social Worker Career Context

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).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSocial Work median $75k (middle half $67k–$106k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in South Carolina94 active6,519 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 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.

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About Alcanza Clinical Research

Research Services
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Health savings accounts
Supplemental insurances
401k plan with safe harbor match

Living in North Charleston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
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.

BEA 2024 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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