Carolina Health Centers, Inc.

Pediatric Mental Health Counselor

Carolina Health Centers, Inc.  •  Greenwood, SC (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job 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
Carolina Health Centers, Inc.

About Carolina Health Centers, Inc.

Carolina Health Centers, Inc. (CHC), formerly MEGALS Rural Health Association, was formed by a group of interested citizens. CHC became chartered in South Carolina in June of 1977, and over the years, the corporation has grown to its current size. We now provide services in thirteen locations throughout our seven-county service area.

CHC has a staff of over 250 employees, including thirty healthcare providers (family practice physicians, pediatricians, and nurse practitioners).

CHC locations accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurances. Our centers offer an income-based, sliding fee discount program for eligible patients. It is our mission to provide primary care and patient support services to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life throughout the communities we serve. We strive to remove barriers to health care and provide our communities with patient-centered medical homes.

We are your medical home, right here at home!

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Greenwood, South Carolina
Year Founded
1977
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