Pediatric Mental Health Counselor

Carolina Health Centers Inc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Health Centers Inc in South Carolina is seeking a Mental Health Counselor to join their Behavioral Health Department. The role involves providing ongoing clinical counseling, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to support pediatric patients. Candidates must hold a master's degree and a full professional license in South Carolina. You will work closely with primary care providers and community partners to address children's mental health needs effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and full professional license in the state of South Carolina.
• LMSW, LISW-CP, LPCA, LPC, LPCS, LMFT.

Responsibilities

• Utilize clinical skills to accurately assess and formulate diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
• Develop specific treatment plans to guide patient’s services.
• Provide individual or family therapy as clinically indicated.
• Respond to the mental health needs of children, youth, and adults.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Evidence-based therapy

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Full professional license in South Carolina

Job description

Overview

Carolina Health Centers, Inc. is looking for a Mental Health Counselor (MHC) to grow their Behavioral Health Department and join their pediatric primary care team. Carolina Health Centers, Inc. is a decorated patient-centered medical home that serves children and families throughout the Lakelands area. The MHC will provide ongoing clinical counseling as an integral member of a multidisciplinary care team at The Children’s Center in Greenwood, South Carolina.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilize clinical skills to accurately assess and formulate diagnosis as well as treatment recommendations for patients
• Develop specific treatment plan to guide patient’s services
• Provide individual or family therapy, as clinically indicated
• Respond to the mental health needs of children, youth, and adults
• Communicate effectively with an interdisciplinary care team
• Provide treatment utilizing evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc.)
• Communicate patient updates in a clear, concise manner
• Collaborate with referring medical provider to support patient’s overall health goals
• Coordinate patient care with community partners
• Document patient encounters in a timely and efficient manner
• Participate in department meetings, as scheduled
• Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner

Requirements

• Master’s degree and full professional license in the state of South Carolina
• LMSW, LISW-CP, LPCA, LPC, LPCS, LMFT

Mental Health Counselor will:

• Conduct screenings and assessments with our patient population
• Provide skilled ongoing therapy for pediatric patients (ages 5-21)
• Assist the primary care provider in recognizing, treating, and managing behavioral health issues
• Utilize evidence-based interventions
• Clarify mental health diagnoses, when needed
• Collaborate with other medical professionals in a fast‑paced work environment
• Connect patients with additional resources, as needed
• Provide same‑day warm handoffs as well as real‑time consultation, when possible