Completes mental health assessments and treatment plans that identify service needs and recommends options for care.
Formulates programs for treatment of patients using knowledge of current mental health diagnosis and counseling and treatment techniques.
Counsels patients individually and/or in group sessions (as appropriate) to assist the patients in overcoming individual or family issues.
Prepares and maintains reports and case histories.
Monitors the condition of the client to evaluate success of therapy, and adapts treatment as needed.
Consults with students' educational teams to establish and monitor specific, evidence-based strategies for use in the classroom from the perspective of a behavioral health provider.
Counsels family members (as appropriate) to assist with treatment issues and to serve as a support system to the patient.
Conduct dangerousness assessments (risk to harm of self and others) and collaboration with outside crisis agencies as needed.
Assists in the coordination of services with other disciplines
Refers patients to specialty services when necessary and advocates for patients in arrangement of services
Remains current and knowledgeable about local and regional resources for mental health and substance abuse assessment, intervention, and treatment for children, adolescents, and families
Provides case management services to assist patients and their families with access to needed benefits and services. Refers patients to other supportive services, as needed.
Provides education and outreach activities to school and community as appropriate.
Participates in activities necessary to implement the multi-disciplinary patient-centered medical home approach for the care of patients
Participates in quality assurance processes to assure optimal care delivery
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field required. LISW, LPC, LMFT or Psychologist licensed with the South Carolina Labor Licensing Regulation.
One to two (1-2) years of counseling experience preferred.
CPR certification required.
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