Mental Health Counselor

Job Title: Mental Health Counselor

Location: Columbia, SC

Company Overview:

Cooperative Health has been serving the Midlands area since 1981. We are South Carolina’s largest and most cost-effective community health center system and we are hiring! We are looking for people who are passionate about providing accessible, high quality, compassionate healthcare in the Spirit of the Good Samaritan.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Division Manager, this individual will provide mental health counseling services to children and adults. The provider will work either in a traditional outpatient clinic or in a co-located office within a medical office. The provider will conduct bio-psycho-social mental health assessments to include DSM 5 diagnoses as well as individual plans of care for patients. The provider will conduct ongoing therapy in individual and group settings. Collaboration with other care team members to ensure a high standard of coordinated care will be a regular part of this position. The provider operates in alignment with the mission of the cooperative to provide accessible, high-quality, compassionate health care in the spirit of The Good Samaritan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaboratively work with other providers as needed to for overall health of patients across the continuum of care
• Team with patients, families, and care team members to generate solutions for behavioral change in order address current behavioral health conditions and improve overall health.
• Complete documentation and other administrative duties efficiently
• Provide mental health counseling using evidence-based practices to maintain a high standard of care
• Abide by HIPAA as well as patient, organizational, and practice standards for confidentiality
• Attend staff meetings, other work-related meetings, training, and perform other related job duties as required or requested.
• Provide thorough bio-psycho-social mental health assessments for patients
• Provide ongoing individual, family and group therapy to patients
• Participate in peer reviews

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work from an accredited university.
• Must be fully licensed as an LPC, LMFT, LMSW, LISW, or psychologist.
• Understanding of diagnosis using current DSM and relevant evidence based treatment options
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Understanding of the health care system and its various components
• Ability to embody the mission of Cooperative Health - Provide accessible, high-quality, compassionate health care in the spirit of the Good Samaritan
• Ability to understand patient attitudes and needs, develop and orient program goals and concepts accordingly, and to work effectively toward their accomplishment with all staff members
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships characterized by mutual respect with coworkers and care team members
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptability to continuous efforts to improve patient care
• Eager to learn and innovate
• Ability to work under pressure and high stress, maintain personal composure, evaluate situations and act/react appropriately, and use tact in dealing with visitors, patients, and difficult situations
• Ability to interpret and conform program operations to applicable laws, rules, regulations, and funding source requirements according to acceptable to standards
• Evidence of continuing education requirement met

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience working with a widely varied patient population
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Supervise students/interns, including shadowing, reverse-shadowing, live feedback, and written evaluations.
• If provider is LISW: Supervise LMSWs

BENEFITS

• Work-life balance
• No on-call
• Growth Opportunities
• Potential for annual raises
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual and Sick Leave
• 10 paid holidays

The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required in order to perform the work.

Cooperative Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cooperative Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.