Clinical Counselor

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​ PRN Cost Center CC000682 CHS STAR Children's Day Treatment Program (Offsite) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-25 Scheduled Weekly Hours 8 Work Shift Day (United States of America) 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! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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