Locum Psychologist (PhD) - State of South Carolina, Columbia SC
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Overview
Job Description
- Location: Columbia, South Carolina, with assignments at state agency facilities statewide; on-site
- Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099), locum, per-assignment
- Schedule: As-needed, per-assignment locum coverage; assignment length and hours vary by facility need; Eastern Time
- Agency Environment: State of South Carolina agency healthcare; locum behavioral health roster supporting state clinical and correctional facilities
Position Overview
CLFC Healthcare and Communications is building its South Carolina locum psychology roster to provide as-needed psychological assessment and therapy at state agency facilities. Selected psychologists join a qualified-provider list and accept per-assignment engagements based on availability and facility need.
This is flexible, per-assignment locum work for licensed doctoral psychologists who want to set their own availability while supporting public-sector behavioral health.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychological and diagnostic assessments.
- Provide individual and group therapy.
- Develop and update treatment plans.
- Perform crisis assessment and risk evaluation as needed.
- Document encounters per facility protocol and consult with clinical teams.
Required Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an accredited program.
- Active South Carolina psychologist license, or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to assignment.
- Clinical assessment and therapy experience.
- Ability to clear required background screening.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
- Forensic or correctional assessment experience.
- Proficiency with standardized testing batteries.
- Immediate or near-term availability for assignment.
Compensation and Engagement Details
- Hourly rate range: $67 to $81 per hour (1099 independent contractor), per assignment.
- As-needed engagement; you accept assignments based on your availability.
- CLFC provides credentialing coordination, scheduling, and administrative support.
About CLF Consultants LLC
CLF Consultants LLC (DBA: CLFC Healthcare & Communications) is a federal, state, and local healthcare staffing and language access services organization. Our network of more than 500 healthcare professionals and more than 200 interpreters supports nationwide coverage. CLFC is a Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business committed to placing qualified professionals with mission-aligned organizations. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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