Mental Healthcare Coordinator

University of South Carolina, United States

Updated: about 22 hours ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 25 Aug 2025

Posting Summary


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Posting Number STA00567PO25
Job Family Healthcare
Job Function Mental Health Counseling
USC Market Title Mental Health Counselor
Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132997
Job Level P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) Mental Healthcare Coordinator
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division School of Medicine Columbia
Department SOMC Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Science
State Pay Band 7
Approved Starting Salary $59,581
Advertised Salary Range $59,581 - $89,371
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Other Professional


About USC


About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.


Benefits for FTE Positions


The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.




Position Description


Advertised Job Summary
The Mental Healthcare Coordinator will serve as the full-time administrative and clinical coordinator for the Clinic for Counseling and Assessment (CCA), a student-operated, faculty-directed training clinic that delivers behavioral health services in underserved South Carolina counties. This role supports both clinic operations and outreach initiatives by coordinating referrals, facilitating services, supervising graduate students, and establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships within our designated performance counties (Chester, Fairfield, Calhoun, and Orangeburg). The Mental Healthcare Coordinator plays a crucial role in maintaining clinic operations, aligning training and service objectives, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a master’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Licensed or license eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of South Carolina within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD in counselor education and supervision from CACREP accredited program.
    • Applicants who are “ABD” are encouraged to apply.
    • Applicants from PhD programs in Rehabilitation Counseling are also encouraged to apply.

  • SC licensure as an LPC-S.
  • Previous supervisory experience with graduate student trainees.
  • Familiarity with rural mental health needs and culturally responsive care practices.
  • Successful record of community engagement.
  • Experience as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Proficiency in electronic health records and HIPAA-compliant documentation.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Ability to lead, supervise, and coordinate the day-to-day operations of a small, student-operated counseling clinic in conjunction with faculty direction. 
  • Ability to provide evidence-based clinical supervision and clinical counseling. 
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations of clinical counseling with adults and children. 
  • Ability to build and sustain relationships with the community partners and referral sources. 
  • Knowledge and ability to utilize state-of-the-art systems to support the administration of a counseling clinic. 
  • Ability to train team members in counseling clinic policies and procedures. 
  • The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and creative individual who values working collaboratively with faculty and students, and will contribute to the program’s mission through clinic and community engagement.


Job Duties


Job Duty
Clinical and Administrative Coordination:
  • Serve as the first point of contact for internal and external referrals.
  • Coordinate intake processes, triage cases, and assign to student clinicians.
  • Maintain accurate clinical and administrative records using secure systems.
  • Monitor caseload distribution and ensure timely follow-up and documentation.
  • Provide administrative oversight of scheduling, tracking service hours, and ensuring compliance with clinical protocols and privacy regulations.
  • Maintain a caseload.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Job Duty
Community Outreach and Partnership Development:
  • Develop and sustain relationships with key community stakeholders including schools, primary care offices, behavioral health providers, and community organizations in our performance counties.
  • Recruit prospective students interested in counseling careers via events held in key communities.
  • Promote awareness of clinic services and referral procedures through outreach events and educational presentations.
  • Represent the CCA at local health and service coalition meetings as needed.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Job Duty
Student Supervision and Support:
  • Provide administrative and/or clinical supervision for graduate students (i.e., graduate assistants and practicum/internship students) in the Counseling & Rehabilitation program under the direction of faculty and commensurate with credentials held.
  • Facilitate and ensure adherence to students’ practicum and internship requirements as it pertains to being a clinical fieldwork site.
  • Assist in onboarding and training students on clinic policies, record-keeping systems, and ethical practice
  • Ensure students follow appropriate clinical workflows and maintain professional standards.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty
Quality Assurance and Program Development:
  • Collaborate with faculty and program leadership to assess clinic performance and client satisfaction
  • Assist with data collection and reporting to support grants, accreditation, and funding opportunities.
  • Contribute to the refinement of clinic procedures and services to better meet community needs.
  • Engage with and respond to direction and supervision from CCA Faculty Directors.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty
Other duties as assigned
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5


Position Attributes


Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.


Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential


Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date 07/11/2025
Job Close Date 08/25/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. 
 

We are only accepting applications submitted by August 25, 2025. 
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/190796
EEO Statement
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