Mental Health Counselor-UFP/PFHC
Mental Health Counselor-UFP/PFHC
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Mental Health Counselor Job Posting (UFP/PFHC)
Starting at $59791.03
Carolina Health Centers Inc. is looking for a Mental Health Counselor (MHC) to grow their Behavioral Health Department and join their 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. This clinician will serve the Uptown Family Practice and Pendergrass Family Health Center locations.
The MHC will:
- Conduct screenings and assessments with our patient population
- Provide skilled ongoing therapy for patients across the lifespan
- Assist the primary care provider in recognizing treating and managing behavioral health and substance use 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 to medical providers when possible
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters degree and professional licensure in the state of South Carolina
- LMSW LISW-CP LPC-A LPC LPCS LMFT-A or LMFT
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Utilize clinical skills to accurately assess and formulate diagnosis as well as treatment recommendations for patients
- Develop specific treatment plan to guide patients 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 patients 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
Employment Type
Full-Time
