Anderson School District Four
315 East Queen Street, Box 545
Pendleton, SC 29670
Job Title:
School-Based Mental
Health Counselor
Job Category:
Mental Health
Counselor
Location:
Anderson County Schools
Position Code:
803
Salary Schedule:
Set by Anderson County
Board of Education (BOE)
Position Type:
Full-Time
Reports to:
Anderson County Board of
Education (BOE)
Contract Days:
190
HR Contact:
Joey Nimmer (Anderson
County BOE)
Posting Date:
August 14, 2015
Contact Number:
864.225.0591
Posting Expires:
August 21, 2015
Applications Accepted By:
E-mail:
Mail:
Please submit letter of intent, resume’, and
list of three references to
jnimmer@boardofed.net
Anderson County Board of Education
907 North Main Street, Suite 202
Anderson, SC 29621
Attn: Joey Nimmer
Qualifications
The counselor must possess a Master’s degree in a
mental health related discipline such as
Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, etc. The
graduate level program should include course
work to include mental health assessment,
diagnosis, knowledge of psychological testing,
theories and practice of mental health counseling
and therapy, and practicums in mental health
service provision. Also, a state professional license
to include licensed psychologist, licensed master
or independent social worker, and licensed
professional counselor. An LPC or LMSW license is
required. Two years of school-based counseling
experience is preferred. (An LPC-I or LISW-I may be
considered. An LPC-S is on staff to provide
supervision to LPC-I candidates and an LISW-S is
on staff to provide supervision to LISW-I
candidates.)
Anderson Four is the district of choice for personalized learning and global opportunities.
Anderson School District Four
315 East Queen Street, Box 545
Pendleton, SC 29670
Job Description
Job Purpose:
Provide assessment, brief counseling services, and referral to other appropriate levels of treatment for
pupils and families, or resources in the community. Assessment will include mental status examination,
assessment for suicidal/homicidal ideation, stage of emotional, behavioral, educational development,
and assessment of the family system. The counselor must be able to complete a treatment plan and
seek appropriate service connection. The counselor must also keep a progress record on all
student/family contacts. The counselor must be able to relate clinical information to other mental
health professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed
professional counselors. The counselor must be able to relate appropriate information to school
administrators, guidance counselors, and teachers in the best interest of the student and family.
Anderson School District Four reserves the right to extend the deadline and update
qualification requirements without notice. Learn about employment openings as they happen,
updates, and employment tips at Twitter.com/asd4hr.
Anderson School District Four does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in
admission to, treatment in, or employment in the programs or activities.
Anderson Four is the district of choice for personalized learning and global opportunities.