Pediatric Mental Health Counselor

Description:

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