Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Counselor counsels and aids individuals and families with general counseling, to include behavioral and individual and/or family issues; mental illness; and/or substance abuse.

• Formulates programs for treatment and rehabilitation of clients using knowledge of current mental health diagnosis and counseling and treatment techniques.
• Counsels clients individually and/or in group sessions (as appropriate) to assist the client in overcoming individual or family issues, mental illness, or substance abuse.
• Monitors the condition of the client to evaluate success of therapy, and adapts treatment as needed.
• Counsels family members (as appropriate) to assist with treatment issues and to serve as a support system to the client.
• Refers clients to other supportive services as needed.
• Prepares and maintains reports and case histories.
• Assists in providing quality assurance and process improvement reports for improving quality of patient care and provides support to the Case Management Team, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field required.
• LISW, LMSW, LPC or LMFT license in the State of South Carolina required.
• One to three years' experience in a primary healthcare setting preferred.
• Must have excellent clinical counseling skills and the ability to work independently, interfacing with outside agencies.
• Current knowledge of community resources and therapeutic interventions.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills required.
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Must maintain a South Carolina Drivers License.
• Must have the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Must be flexible to the changing needs of the Center.
• Must have the ability to work as a team player at all times.
• CPR certification required.

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