Director of Lowcountry Counseling Center
Company: Epworth Children's Home
Location: Summerville
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description For more than 126 years, Epworth
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 Paid time off and holidays
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 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.
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