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Licensed Mental Health Professionals (Bluffton SC)

CHE Behavioral logoCHE BehavioralOkatie, SCFull & Part TimePosted 5d ago

About the job

Licensed Mental Health Professional (Psychologist, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT)

In-Person Behavioral Health Services in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Full-Time | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling

Bring Compassionate Mental Health Care to Older Adults

We are seeking fully licensed mental health professionals to provide in-person psychotherapy and behavioral health services within Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Assisted Living communities throughout the Okatie area . This position offers an opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with patients while working independently and enjoying the support of an established multidisciplinary team. Providers enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of private practice without the burden of managing a business.

We Are Hiring

  • Clinical Psychologists (PhD/PsyD)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)
  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT)

Why Providers Love This Opportunity

Meaningful Work

Make a lasting difference in the lives of seniors and medically complex adults receiving care in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living communities.

Flexible Scheduling

Choose full-time or part-time hours that fit your lifestyle.

Focus on Clinical Care

Spend your time caring for patients while administrative and operational support is handled for you.

Consistent Patient Volume

Established referral relationships provide a steady caseload and long-term continuity of care.

Collaborative Environment

Work alongside physicians, nurses, rehabilitation staff, and facility teams to improve residents' quality of life.

Responsibilities

  • Provide in-person psychotherapy and behavioral health services within Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living communities.
  • Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop treatment plans.
  • Treat depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief, trauma, and other behavioral health concerns common among geriatric populations.
  • Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to improve patient outcomes.
  • Build therapeutic relationships with residents and their families.

Qualifications

Required

  • Active and unrestricted South Carolina license as one of the following:
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • LCSW
  • LMHC
  • LMFT
  • Master's degree or doctoral degree in an applicable discipline.
  • Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Comfortable providing services in nursing home and long-term care settings.

Preferred

  • Experience working with geriatric populations.
  • Experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities, rehabilitation centers, long-term care, or assisted living settings.
  • Interest in interdisciplinary and integrated healthcare.

Important Licensing Requirement

Only Fully Licensed Providers Will Be Considered.

Applicants with the following credentials are not eligible:

  • Limited Permits
  • Associate Licenses
  • LMSW
  • MHC-LP
  • Provisionally Licensed Therapists
  • Supervised or Pre-Licensure Status

What We Offer

  • CHE provides an AI scribe that drafts your session notes for you, dramatically reducing after-hours charting so your time goes to patients, not paperwork
  • Comprehensive Benefits; 401k matching, health, dental, vision, malpractice insurance and PTO
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Flexible scheduling options

From CHE Behavioral's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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