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Seaside Counseling and Wellness
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Children's Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$60/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • Opportunity for Increased hours
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule

About the Role

Seaside Counseling and Wellness is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Children's Therapist to join our growing team in beautiful Mount Pleasant, SC. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community. If you're passionate about child development and mental wellness, we'd love to meet you!

Responsibilities

Provide individual therapy sessions to children using evidence-based treatment modalities (CBT, play therapy, trauma-informed care, etc.)

  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Collaborate with parents, guardians, and caregivers to support therapeutic goals at home
  • Coordinate care with schools, pediatricians, and other community providers as needed
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA and agency standards
  • Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development
  • Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
  • Active or eligible licensure in South Carolina (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
  • Experience working therapeutically with children and adolescents
  • Familiarity with play therapy, trauma-focused CBT, or other child-centered modalities preferred
  • Strong communication and family engagement skills
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and manage a diverse caseload
  • Empathetic, patient, and culturally competent approach to care

Ready to Apply?

Please Send Your Resume and Cover Letter To

Support@Seasidecc.com

About Us

Seaside Counseling and Wellness is a trusted mental health practice serving the Mount Pleasant, SC community with a commitment to holistic, client-centered care. Our clients choose us for our warm, welcoming environment and our team of skilled clinicians who truly care about their well-being. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive workplace culture where therapists are valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment planningHIPAA complianceCultural competence

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
31%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Mount Pleasant

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$733k
Typical market rent
$2,446/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.