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Clinical Therapist - Contracted (Remote - Columbia)
CompanyGrowing Hope
LocationColumbia
Work ModeRemote
PostedJanuary 23, 2026
About The Company
Growing Hope fosters a just and equitable local food system where all people are empowered to grow, buy, sell, prepare, and eat nourishing food together. Using a strengths-based approach, we work to build peoples' capacity to use community and school gardens as vehicles for positive social, economic, environmental and neighborhood change. We advocate for healthy food, manage an urban farmers market, and train youth and adults to make positive investments in their future. Growing Hope provides training, resources and advocacy to build strong and vital communities. We are based in-- and rooted in-- Ypsilanti, but work throughout Washtenaw County and somewhat throughout the SE Michigan region.
About the Role
Description
About Us: Growing Hope is dedicated to providing exceptional mental health and behavioral health services to at risk children, youth and their families. We are seeking a passionate and experienced therapist to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and family therapy to children and families.
- Conduct assessments, Individual Plans of Care, and manage crisis situations.
- Collaborate with inter and intra agency staff and other professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Utilize a secure telehealth platform for remote sessions, with occasional in-person sessions as needed.
- Maintain detailed documentation in compliance with Growing Hope and Medicaid regulatory standards.
Essential Duties:
- Manage a panel of clients, delivering evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions.
- Develop and update clinical and Independent Plans of Care in collaboration with clients, family members and other assigned providers.
- Track client progress and serve as an accountability partner.
- Engage in discharge planning, case management, and coordination with other providers.
- Respond to crises, develop safety plans, and provide follow-up intervention services.
- Communicate effectively with team members and report any clinical concerns to the Clinical Director.
- Lead treatment team meetings and apply an integrated care model to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Submit documentation of all services in accordance with regulations determined by Growing Hope, South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and other regulatory authorities
- Adhere to ethical standards and agency procedures for abuse reporting and crisis situations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Licensed practitioner in behavioral health in South Carolina:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – requires a master’s degree in counseling and specific licensure
- Licensed Psycho-educational Specialist (LPES) - Requires a master's degree in a relevant field and specific licensure
- Licensed Independent Social Worker, Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) - Requires a master's degree in social work and specific licensure
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)- Requires a master's degree in marriage and family therapy and specific licensure.
- Minimum of two years of experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in computer use and maintaining documentation according to Growing Hope and/or SCDHHS standards.
- Training in trauma-informed care or experience with clients with a history of trauma preferred.
- Experience with play therapy for younger clients is a plus.
- Commitment to Growing Hope's mission, values, and core principles.
- Ability to forge respectful partnerships and work collaboratively with team members.
Key Skills
Individual TherapyFamily TherapyCrisis ManagementAssessmentDocumentationCollaborationCase ManagementDischarge PlanningCommunicationTreatment PlanningTrauma-Informed CarePlay TherapyClient Progress TrackingEthical StandardsIntegrated Care Model
Categories
HealthcareSocial Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Clinical Therapist will provide individual and family therapy to children and families, conduct assessments, and manage crisis situations. They will also collaborate with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care and maintain detailed documentation.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
42
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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