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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.
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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
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).
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