What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Counselor - LCSW or LISW position at HEALTH CARE PARTNERS?
The Behavioral Health Counselor (Provider) provides day-to-day Behavioral Health Services and care to the patients of the Center.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as Provider for the Center and its satellites.
Assists with the establishment of behavioral health care standards and protocols for each service described in the Center’s health care plan and to ensure quality of service; to assist with development of the Center’s behavioral health care plan with the assistance of staff to ensure that all goals and objectives are outlined.
Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the patients seen in the manner that ensure effective and efficient performance.
Operate within the parameters of a written position description that complies with the Center’s policies, rules and regulations. Establishes appropriate systems to assure quality of patient care.
See that the Quality Assurance Protocols, HIPAA, Corporate Compliance and CLIA standards are adhered to.
Establishes appropriate systems to assure the quality of patient care.
Adheres to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
Records complete, timely and legible medical records using an electronic medical recording system.
Maintains effective working relationships.
Communicates in a professional manner with others.
Attend provider meetings.
Or other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by Provider’s supervisor.
Clinical Management Functions:
Manages individual patient care activities at the Center.
Confers with the Director of Nursing and Clinical Operations, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and CEO as needed.
Consults with members of the provider staff on clinical issues or coordinates appropriate continuing education and in-service training.
Assures safety and adequate maintenance of Center’s medical records.
Conducts or supervises an ongoing quality assurance program.
Clinical Responsibilities:
Provide behavioral health care service to patients at the Center as scheduled.
Provide behavioral direction for health care activities.
Periodically review patient health care records for accuracy and completeness.
Provide counseling orders and patient referrals as appropriate.
The provider shall refer and coordinate in-patient hospitalization for the Center’s patients at the hospital of the patient’s choice and/or at a facility as required pursuant to insurance contact guidelines.
Professional Liaison Functions:
Establish links with public and private clinical referral sources
Conducts or coordinates activities designated to promote the community’s awareness of the Center’s health care program.
Conducts or coordinates activities designed to mobilize community resources behind health promotion.
Qualifications:
Has certification and licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
Be “public health” oriented.
Be full time Center employee.
Have excellent communication skills adequate to perform the essential functions of the job, such as clearly communicating with multiple personnel and patients.
Must be able to handle stressful situations, good organizational skills necessary.
Ability to work effectively with patients, co-workers.
Computer skills.
Demonstrates a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals or deadlines.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Education:
LMSW – Clinical Provider (LISW-CP) preferred.
Valid license to practice behavioral health counseling in the state of South Carolina.