Child & Adolescent Behavioral Counselor - Therapy Lead

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Clinical Counselor to provide direct patient care, manage groups of patients, and lead group therapy focused on coping skills, social skills, and self-esteem for children with Behavioral Health problems.

The role involves working with social workers, psychiatrists, and nurses to help children & adolescents rehabilitate back to school and home environments, and to participate in treatment team meetings while mentoring new CDT team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent is required.
• 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional experience.
• Current state licensure required.
• Current AHA BLS certification or Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care.
• Manage groups of patients.
• Lead group therapy for children with Behavioral Health issues.
• Collaborate with social workers, psychiatrists, and nurses to reintegrate patients into school and home environments.
• Participate in MDT meetings and mentor new CDT team members.

Skills

Direct patient care

Group management

Team collaboration

Mentoring/Precepting

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

State licensure

Tools

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Clinical Counselor to provide direct patient care, manage groups of patients, and lead group therapy focused on coping skills, social skills, and self-esteem for children with Behavioral Health problems.

The role involves working with social workers, psychiatrists, and nurses to help children & adolescents rehabilitate back to school and home environments, and to participate in treatment team meetings while mentoring new CDT team members.