Job Objective

To supervise the diagnostic assessments completion, confirm that the assessments meet the SCDHHS standardized criteria to describe the level of intensity of needed services.

Job Status:

Location: School setting

Accountable to: CEO, Clinical Director, Human Resource Director

Quality of work

• The counselor will ensure all State and Federal Regulations, including accreditation agency standards are maintained at all times. The counselor has knowledge of and is culturally sensitive to contractors and the problems of beneficiaries.

• Ensuring that all agency policies and regulations are upheld and fulfilled as it pertains to individual care.

• Ensuring that clinical practice is in line with chosen therapeutic models.

• Ensuring that assessments are documented in a manner which addresses all of the necessary components, per SCDHHS Manual, and clearly establishes medical necessity.

Quantity of Work

• Works closely with CEO, Clinical Director, Mental Health Professionals, and other staff members

• Meets with clinical staff to direct and review work.

Other duties that may be deemed necessary:

• Supervises the treatment to individuals, groups and families using a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques.

• Supervised the completion a bio-psychosocial assessment of the individual based on interviews with individual, family, and community agencies with which they may be involved.

• Provides appropriate supervision and guidance during crisis episodes.

• Ensures they are providing behavioral or therapeutic interventions for more intractable or difficult to manage individuals/families.

Job Qualifications:

• Mental Health Counselor/Therapist-Masters Degree in Counseling or a related field.

• This position is for a Masters Level or Licensed Counselor/Therapist; or

• Independently Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts in the state of South Carolina as LISW-CPS, LPCS, LMFT, PsyD, APRN, Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Education

• SC DHHS CALOCUS certified is a plus.

• Must have at least 2 years work experience in adult and children counseling and DSM-IV or V diagnosis, to include assessments, service planning, crisis management, individual and/or family therapy, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services, Behavior Modification, family support and other rehabilitation supports preferred for adult with serious and persistent mental illness, and Serious Emotional Disturbed children and adolescents.

• Advanced knowledge of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, Medicaid services and community mental health resources.

• Experience in quality improvement processes, auditing, and clinical records documentation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Also, experience with clinical terminology.

• Must have a valid South Carolina Driver license and automobile insurance policy.

• Must pass Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 precautions in place to protect staff and clients.

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• adult and children counseling and DSM-IV or V diagnosis: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person