Clinical Counselor-Nonexempt

MUSC Children's Health; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Children's Health in North Charleston is seeking a Clinical Counselor to provide direct patient care for children with behavioral health needs, oversee groups, and support therapeutic programs. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to help rehabilitate patients back into school and home environments.

You will plan and lead groups addressing coping, social skills and self-esteem, participate in treatment team meetings, and work closely with social workers, psychiatrists and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Current state licensure required.
• BLS certification required (AHA/ARC).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and manage groups of patients within a safe, therapeutic milieu.
• Plan and lead groups focused on coping skills, social skills and self-esteem for children with behavioral health problems.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and work with social workers, psychiatrists and nurses to facilitate rehab back to school and home.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Provides direct patient care, manages groups of patients, and provides a safe and therapeutic milieu. Direct patient care services to include assessment, planning, monitoring, advocacy, psychosocial rehab services and direct intervention. Under the direction of the Program Coordinator the Clinical Counselor is responsible for group therapy care as directed by the multi-disciplinary treatment plan. The Clinical Counselor will plan and lead groups focusing on coping skills, social skills, and self-esteem for children with Behavioral Health problems. Clinical Counselors will be involved in treatment team meetings and work closely with Social Workers, psychiatrists, and Nurses to assist children and adolescents in rehabilitating back into the school and home environment

Job Description Summary

Provides direct patient care, manages groups of patients, and provides a safe and therapeutic milieu. Direct patient care services to include assessment, planning, monitoring, advocacy, psychosocial rehab services and direct intervention. Under the direction of the Program Coordinator the Clinical Counselor is responsible for group therapy care as directed by the multi-disciplinary treatment plan. The Clinical Counselor will plan and lead groups focusing on coping skills, social skills, and self-esteem for children with Behavioral Health problems. Clinical Counselors will be involved in treatment team meetings and work closely with Social Workers, psychiatrists, and Nurses to assist children and adolescents in rehabilitating back into the school and home environment

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000682 CHS STAR Children's Day Treatment Program (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

General

Provides direct patient care, manages groups of patients, and provides a safe and therapeutic milieu. Direct patient care services to include assessment, planning, monitoring, advocacy, psychosocial rehab services and direct intervention. Under the direction of the Program Coordinator the Clinical Counselor is responsible for group therapy care as directed by the multi-disciplinary treatment plan. The Clinical Counselor will plan and lead groups focusing on coping skills, social skills, and self-esteem for children with Behavioral Health problems. Clinical Counselors will be involved in treatment team meetings and work closely with Social Workers, psychiatrists, and Nurses to assist children and adolescents in rehabilitating back into the school and home environment

Clinic specific

Provides direct patient care. Manages groups of patients. Provides a safe and therapeutic milieu. Maintains current and up to date knowledge and skills related to patient treatment. Participates in program development. Serves a preceptor/ mentor for new CTMs. Able to work autonomously and as an active member of the CDT team

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional Current state licensure required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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