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Bluffton, South Carolina

HCBS Therapist, Licensed

CounselorFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Wright Directions- Bluffton - Bluffton, SC 29910Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: Days

  • Licensed Psychoeducational Specialist (LPES) Autism & Psychological Assessment Specialist Location: Bluffton, SC (with opportunities to support other Wright Directions locations throughout South Carolina) Join Our Growing Assessment Team! Wright Directions is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Licensed Psychoeducational Specialist (LPES) to join our expanding Psychological Assessment Department. This position is ideal for an LPES who enjoys conducting comprehensive evaluations and helping individuals and families obtain accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment recommendations. As one of South Carolina's leading behavioral health organizations, Wright Directions provides outpatient therapy, psychiatric medication management, crisis services, school-based behavioral health, rehabilitative behavioral health services, and psychological testing. Due to continued growth, we are expanding our assessment services throughout the state. Position Summary The LPES will conduct comprehensive evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults to assist in diagnostic clarification and treatment planning. Evaluations may include Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, behavioral concerns, emotional disorders, and other neurodevelopmental and behavioral health conditions within the scope of South Carolina LPES licensure.

Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational and behavioral health evaluations. Perform Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic assessments.

Evaluate for ADHD, learning disorders, intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, emotional and behavioral disorders, and other conditions within the LPES scope of practice. Administer, score, and interpret standardized assessment instruments.

Complete clinical interviews and review educational, medical, and behavioral records. Prepare comprehensive evaluation reports with diagnostic impressions and evidence-based recommendations. Collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, primary care providers, schools, families, and community partners.

Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with South Carolina licensing requirements, Medicaid regulations, and agency policies.

Qualifications Required Current South Carolina Licensed Psychoeducational Specialist (LPES) license in good standing. Experience administering and interpreting standardized psychological and educational assessments. Strong diagnostic, clinical interviewing, and report-writing skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Preferred Experience conducting Autism evaluations.

Familiarity with assessment instruments such as: ADOS-2 CARS-2 Vineland-3 BASC-3 Conners-4 WISC-V WAIS-IV/WAIS-V (when appropriate) WIAT-4 Other standardized cognitive, behavioral, adaptive, and achievement measures.

What We Offer Flexible schedule (Full-Time, Part-Time, or 1099 opportunities available) Competitive compensation Consistent referral volume Administrative scheduling and billing support Collaborative multidisciplinary team Opportunity to help grow a statewide assessment program Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth Why Wright Directions?

At Wright Directions, our mission is to help individuals and families find the right direction through compassionate, evidence-based behavioral healthcare. By joining our team, you'll play a vital role in providing timely, high-quality assessments that connect clients with the services and supports they need to thrive.

If you're passionate about assessment, diagnostic accuracy, and improving access to care, we'd love to hear from you.

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

The LPES conducts comprehensive psychoeducational and behavioral health evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults to assist in diagnostic clarification. Responsibilities include administering standardized instruments and preparing detailed reports with evidence-based recommendations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current South Carolina Licensed Psychoeducational Specialist (LPES) license in good standing. Experience in administering psychological assessments and strong clinical interviewing skills are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychoeducational EvaluationAutism Diagnostic AssessmentStandardized Assessment AdministrationCase DocumentationBehavioral Health Assessment

Clinical Psychology — Counselor 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).

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

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

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates HCBS Therapist, Licensed 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 Clinical Psychology (Counseling) — ranked against 353 active Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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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%

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 7.9
Better work-life than 80% of Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings

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Living in Bluffton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$500k
Typical market rent
$2,127/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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
Administrative scheduling and billing support
Collaborative multidisciplinary team
Professional growth opportunities