ANDERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Anderson, South Carolina
NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: School-Based Mental Health Counselor, Anderson County Board of Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree and current LPC, LMSW, LISW, or LISW-CP SC License is required. LPC-A may be considered with appropriate experience.
• Experience with mental health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a school setting is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 to include Teams; experience with EHR programs a plus.

REPORTS TO: Anderson County Board of Education

POSITION GOALS: 

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and counseling services to students at an in-person school-based setting.
• Refer to other appropriate services for students and families.
• Assess mental status, suicidal/homicidal risk, stage of emotional, behavioral, educational development, and assess the family system.
• Maintain clear and accurate records and meet established timelines.
• Collaborate with other professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, Primary Care Doctors, and others as needed.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form with school staff, district personnel, families, and outside agencies to ensure coordination of services.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Academic Year 2024-2025 (Permanent 190 Day Position)

PRIMARY LOCATION: Anderson School District One

FILING DEADLINE: Position will remain open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume’ and list of professional references to:

Susan Binninger

Anderson County Board of Education
907 North Main Street, Suite 202
Anderson SC 29621
e-mail: sbinninger@boardofed.net

Application deadline is for the convenience of the County Board. The County Board reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending applications. The Anderson County Board of Education operates without discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability in compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and all other applicable civil rights legislation. The Anderson County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity employer.