Karen Busha

Licensed Professional Counselor · Private Inc

mental health Columbia, SC

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
39 years
since Aug 1987

Experience

Licensed Professional CounselorCurrent
Private Inc
Since Aug 1987 · 39 years · Columbia, SC

Education

Clemson University
Master Of Education
1985 – 1987

Skills

Cbt Behavioral Health Women's Issues Family Therapy Sexual Trauma Trauma Therapy Behavioral Problems Substance Use Disorders Spiritual Direction Christian Counseling Multisystemic Therapy Lpci Supervisor Grief Counseling Adolescent Therapy Addiction Recovery Career Counseling Individual Counselling Conflict Resolution

Professional Overview

Karen Busha is a Licensed Professional Counselor, currently affiliated with Private Inc, based in Columbia, SC. As a mental health, Busha contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Columbia, SC. They have been with Private Inc for 39 years. Busha holds academic credentials, including Master Of Education, from Clemson University. Core competencies include Cbt, Behavioral Health, Women's Issues, Family Therapy, Sexual Trauma. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Columbia, SC healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Karen Busha is one of them.
  • 532 mental health professionals are based in SC (out of 18,805 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 202 contacts at Private Inc are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in SC: $37,000 – $92,000 (median $53,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in SC: Sole Proprietor (34), South Carolina Department Of Mental Health (23), Thriveworks (10).
  • 7% of mental health professionals in SC hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 86% of mental health professionals in SC have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

Recruiting mental health

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karen Busha located?

Karen Busha is based in Columbia, SC. They are currently affiliated with Private Inc.

What is Karen Busha's specialty?

Karen Busha specializes in mental health. Their current role is Licensed Professional Counselor.

Where does Karen Busha currently work?

Karen Busha currently works at Private Inc. They have been there for 39 years.

What is Karen Busha's educational background?

Karen Busha attended Clemson University.

How do I contact Karen Busha for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

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What is the average salary for a mental health professional in SC?

mental health professionals in SC typically earn $37,000 to $92,000 annually, with a median of $53,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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