MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (JOB ID: 25139)
Our Human Resources Team at the Greenville County School District is dedicated to advancing student achievement by recruiting and employing the highest qualified staff for our schools and to serve those with whom we work.
Summary:
Position: School-Based Mental Health Counselor (Student Support Counselor)
Length of Service: 11 Month- 220 Days
Salary Range: CLINICAL LICENSURE SALARY SCHEDULE - EXEMPT (CLILIE) 220 Day Grade LL
Reporting: Position reports to the school principal
Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Counselor or LMSW in SC or another state preferred upon hire and required within two years of service. If credentialed in another state, the requirements are to hold an appropriate licensure and graduate degree (48-hour program) to apply for and receive Licensed Professional Counselor Credentials in SC.
Minimum of three years' experience working with students in a school setting
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide direct mental health services to include intake assessment, individual, risk assessments, and crisis intervention to assigned students in two assigned schools
Provide direct and indirect services on-site at the school. Help clientele define goals, and develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
Coordinates aprehensive continuum of mental health services and wellness program implementation for designated school location
Maintain regular contact with the parents and/or guardians of each student. Refers students to psychologists and other services as appropriate.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, and dealing with mental health and wellness issues.
Complete master treatment plans, treatment plan updates, Medicaid and managed care authorizations
Attend IEP meetings, manifestation determination meetings, and OnTrack Meetings when requested
Communicate with special education and regular education staff members at assigned schools to provide guidance, mentoring, information, and changes to policy procedures regarding Mental Health Services.
Work with school counselors, classroom teachers, and principals to schedule mental health sessions to minimize the instructional impact on the student
Serve on the Crisis Care team as needed
Meet the minimum weekly quota of 25 hours of Medicaid Billing
- Track hours and other required information pertinent to Medicaid Billing
- Provideplete and timely documentation of support services rendered regardless of Medicaid eligibility
Assist in the development and oversight of aprehensive district mental health and wellness program
Provide support to staff as needed
Greenville County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, disability, religion, or national origin in its dealings with employees, students, the general public, applicants for employment, educational programs, activities, or access to its facilities.
Job Summary
Position
Mental Health Counselor
Category
Admin Position Category
Employment Type
Employee
Post Date
06/25/2025
Close Date
07/31/2025
Location
West Greenville
15 Endel Street,Greenville,SC,29611,US
Our Human Resources Team at the Greenville County School District is dedicated to advancing student achievement by recruiting and employing the highest qualified staff for our schools and to serve those with whom we work.
Summary:
Position: School-Based Mental Health Counselor (Student Support Counselor)
Length of Service: 11 Month- 220 Days
Salary Range: CLINICAL LICENSURE SALARY SCHEDULE - EXEMPT (CLILIE) 220 Day Grade LL
Reporting: Position reports to the school principal
Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Counselor or LMSW in SC or another state preferred upon hire and required within two years of service. If credentialed in another state, the requirements are to hold an appropriate licensure and graduate degree (48-hour program) to apply for and receive Licensed Professional Counselor Credentials in SC.
Minimum of three years' experience working with students in a school setting
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide direct mental health services to include intake assessment, individual, risk assessments, and crisis intervention to assigned students in two assigned schools
Provide direct and indirect services on-site at the school. Help clientele define goals, and develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
Coordinates aprehensive continuum of mental health services and wellness program implementation for designated school location
Maintain regular contact with the parents and/or guardians of each student. Refers students to psychologists and other services as appropriate.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, and dealing with mental health and wellness issues.
Complete master treatment plans, treatment plan updates, Medicaid and managed care authorizations
Attend IEP meetings, manifestation determination meetings, and OnTrack Meetings when requested
Communicate with special education and regular education staff members at assigned schools to provide guidance, mentoring, information, and changes to policy procedures regarding Mental Health Services.
Work with school counselors, classroom teachers, and principals to schedule mental health sessions to minimize the instructional impact on the student
Serve on the Crisis Care team as needed
Meet the minimum weekly quota of 25 hours of Medicaid Billing
- Track hours and other required information pertinent to Medicaid Billing
- Provideplete and timely documentation of support services rendered regardless of Medicaid eligibility
Assist in the development and oversight of aprehensive district mental health and wellness program
Provide support to staff as needed
Greenville County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, disability, religion, or national origin in its dealings with employees, students, the general public, applicants for employment, educational programs, activities, or access to its facilities.
Job Summary
Position
Mental Health Counselor
Category
Admin Position Category
Employment Type
Employee
Post Date
06/25/2025
Close Date
07/31/2025
Location
West Greenville
15 Endel Street,Greenville,SC,29611,US
Job ID: 484860307
Originally Posted on: 7/11/2025
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