Behavioral Health Counselor

Job Description

Behavioral Health Providers work in collaboration with the health care delivery system of CareSouth Carolina, which includes primary care offices within CareSouth, long-term care facilities, school-based counseling services, and our local Drug and Alcohol treatment facilities for medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Behavioral Health Providers develop and provide plans of care and clinical mental health counseling services aimed at improving the patient’s mental and physical health. The BHP assesses psychosocial factors of individuals and families to diagnose and treat complex mental health disorders and addresses any comorbid alcohol and drug use. The BHP develops and implements treatment plans, with evidence-based goals and objectives in coordination with the patient and medical provider. Service coordination and compliance with federal, state, and local entities is required for the highest standard of patient confidentiality and care. Responsibilities include:

• Clinical counseling: provides consistent, evidence-based mental health counseling (CBT, IPT, PST) for patients of all ages, with mild, moderate, or severe mental health and/or substance use disorders. The goal of assessment and treatment is remission or recovery of symptoms.
• Provides biopsychosocial assessments and treatment of mental health and/or substance use disorders to adults, adolescents, children, and families, using age-appropriate screening and assessment tools, and providing age-appropriate modality of CBT.
• Clinical and all required documentation in the EMR: Document all IPOCS and Clinical Service Notes, including Referral Order, MNS, beneficiary signature, and 90-day summary sheets per Medicaid per mental health industry standards and per SC Medicaid and all other 3rd party payors within 2 working days.
• Use of clinical supervision: BHP contacts the BH director and/or peer BHP for case consultation as needed to avoid errors and for shared decision-making.
• BHP administers the PHQ-9 or PHQ-A to all new patients over the age of 12 and re-administers to all patients with a diagnosis of depression at each BH session.

Education and Experience

• A master’s degree in social work or counseling is required
• License Required: LMSW, LISW, or LPC in the State of South Carolina
• LISW or LPC strongly preferred
• A minimum of one year of experience is required
• A valid driver’s license is required

Hours

Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.

Location

Hartsville, SC

CareSouth Carolina is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all. We seek to have a diverse, inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.