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Job description
Mental Health Counselor
Carolina Health Centers, Inc. is looking for a Mental Health Counselor (MHC) to grow their Behavioral Health Department and join their pediatric primary care team. Carolina Health Centers, Inc. is a decorated patient-centered medical home that serves children and families throughout the Lakelands area. The MHC will provide ongoing clinical counseling as an integral member of a multidisciplinary care team at The Children's Center in Greenwood, South Carolina.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Utilize clinical skills to accurately assess and formulate diagnosis as well as treatment recommendations for patients
Develop specific treatment plan to guide patient's services
Provide individual or family therapy, as clinically indicated
Respond to the mental health needs of children, youth, and adults
Communicate effectively with an interdisciplinary care team
Provide treatment utilizing evidenced-based modalities (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc.)
Communicate patient updates in a clear, concise manner
Collaborate with referring medical provider to support patient's overall health goals
Coordinate patient care with community partners
Document patient encounters in a timely and efficient manner
Participate in department meetings, as scheduled
Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree and full professional license in the state of South Carolina
LMSW, LISW-CP, LPCA, LPC, LPCS, LMFT
Mental Health Counselor will:
Conduct screenings and assessments with our patient population
Provide skilled ongoing therapy for pediatric patients (ages 5-21)
Assist the primary care provider in recognizing, treating, and managing behavioral health issues
Utilize evidence-based interventions
Clarify mental health diagnoses, when needed
Collaborate with other medical professionals in a fast-paced work environment
Connect patients with additional resources, as needed
Provide same-day warm handoffs as well as real-time consultation, when possible
Worksite address
greenwood, SC, 29648, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.