What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Counseling Center position at Epworth Children's Home?
For more than 126 years, Epworth Children's Home has grown and adapted to the individual needs of children and families by providing a safe and nurturing environment, evidence-based practices, and programs across the continuum of care and across the state of South Carolina.
Position Summary:
The Director of the Epworth Center for Counseling is responsible for the oversight, staff supervision and coordination of The Center's mental health and counseling services.
- Provides vision and leadership in establishing and monitoring the scope and direction of the Epworth Center for Counseling, ensuring its operation is consistent with national standards of practice.
- Provides sound fiscal management of the Epworth Center for Counseling's budget. Monitors the budget, establishes funding priorities and identifies optional funding resources.
- Oversees the provision of time-efficient, culturally informed individual and group counseling and related services through training, consultation, supervision and evaluation of the activities of the Epworth Center for Counseling's clinical professionals and staff.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D/Psy.D.in clinical or counseling psychology preferred; Professional license in the state of South Carolina required. Professional licenses may include LISW,
LPC or LMFT.
Minimum of five years of experience working in a mental health setting with supervisory responsibilities. Prefer seven years of progressive experience with at
least two years in a leadership position.
Experience conducting diagnostic evaluations, and treatment assessments.
Must be proficient with various software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and electronic communication. Know or have the ability to quickly learn any database system required.
Must be able to pass standard background checks, including: drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry and Sex Offenders Registry.
Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church.
What Epworth Children's Home offers full time employees:
Rewarding Client Focused work environment
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
Company paid life insurance
Voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Group life
403(b) with company match
Ample vacation and sick leave
Mission/Volunteer leave
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Career opportunities throughout the state of SC!
The mission of Epworth Children's Home is to serve children, youth and families through caring, safe, Christian communities, where hurts are healed, hope is nurtured, and faith in God, self, and others is developed.
