School-Based Mental Health Therapist

School-Based Mental Health Therapist (1099 Contract) 

Lexington School District One (Lexington One)
Trusted Results Therapy Group

Pay

$30.00 – $50.00 per hour (1099 Contract)

Service Area

Lexington School District One
Lexington County, South Carolina
Trusted Results Therapy Group is contracted with all 32 schools in Lexington One.

Employment Type

1099 Independent Contractor
Contract (1099) – Flexible Hours Available
Schedule aligned with the school calendar

About Trusted Results Therapy Group

Trusted Results Therapy Group is a multidisciplinary mental health practice committed to providing high-quality, culturally responsive care to individuals, families, and communities. Through our school-based mental health program, we partner with school districts to increase student access to behavioral health services across multiple school sites.

Position Overview

Trusted Results Therapy Group is seeking licensed mental health clinicians to provide school-based therapy services across Lexington School District One. Clinicians will receive referrals from schools throughout the district and may be assigned to one or multiple schools based on referral volume and student need.

Clinicians are not embedded at a single school and will not have a permanent office location. Schools will coordinate access to appropriate private space for therapy sessions as needed. This role offers flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to support students across multiple school communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling to K–12 students during the school day
• Complete intakes, risk assessments, and individualized treatment plans
• Deliver evidence-based mental health interventions tailored to student needs
• Collaborate with school staff, administrators, and families to support student progress
• Participate in student support meetings and school-based coordination as appropriate
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency and district requirements
• Respond to student mental health crises and coordinate appropriate follow-up care
• Attend required supervision, team meetings, and professional development activities

Required Qualifications

• Active South Carolina license in one of the following:
  • LMSW
  • LISW-CP
  • LPC
  • LPC-A
  • LMFT
  • Licensed Psychologist (LP)
• Experience working with children and adolescents in school or community settings
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, and clinical documentation skills
• Ability to manage services across multiple school sites
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to pass all required school-based background checks

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred
• Prior experience providing school-based mental health services

Benefits & Support

• Competitive hourly compensation (1099)
• Flexible scheduling aligned with the school calendar
• Clinical supervision available (if applicable)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Administrative and referral coordination support
• Collaborative and mission-driven team environment

Job Types

• Contract (1099) – Flexible Hours Available

License/Certification

• Active South Carolina license to practice therapy (Required)

Work Location

In person – Lexington School District One schools (multiple sites)