Behavioral Health Counselor - LISW or LPC

Tandemhealthsc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandemhealthsc is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor (LISW or LPC) to provide counseling and support to individuals and families facing behavioral health and substance use challenges. The role includes creating and updating treatment plans, conducting sessions, and coordinating with the Case Management Team.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling and current, unrestricted licensure in South Carolina.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
• Current, unrestricted licensure in South Carolina as LISW-CP or LPC required.
• 1–3 years' experience in a primary healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling and support to individuals and families with behavioral, emotional, mental health, substance use, and psychosocial challenges.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans with current behavioral health assessment and treatment techniques.
• Counsels clients individually and/or in group sessions to address mental illness or substance abuse.
• Monitors progress, evaluates effectiveness, and modifies treatment plans as needed.
• Counsels family members to support treatment and family engagement.
• Refers clients to additional services as needed and prepares case histories.
• Maintains documentation in the EHR in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Supports QA and process improvement reports to enhance patient care.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

Behavioral Health Counselor - LISW or LPC

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides counseling and support to individuals and families experiencing behavioral, emotional, mental health, substance use, and psychosocial challenges.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans using current behavioral health assessment, diagnostic, counseling, and treatment techniques.
• Counsels clients individually and/or in group sessions (as appropriate) to assist the client in overcoming individual or family issues, mental illness, or substance abuse.
• Monitors patient progress, evaluates treatment effectiveness, and modifies treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Counsels family members (as appropriate) to assist with treatment issues and to serve as a support system to the client.
• Refers clients to other supportive services as needed.
• Prepares and maintains reports and case histories.
• Assists in providing quality assurance and process improvement reports for improving quality of patient care and provides support to the Case Management Team, as needed.
• Maintains timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
• Current, unrestricted South Carolina licensure as a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) required.
• One to three years' experience in a primary healthcare setting preferred.
• Must maintain a South Carolina Driver's license
• CPR certification required.