Behavioral Health Counselor

The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) provides day-to-day behavioral health services and care to the patients of the Center. Duties and Responsibilities: • Serve as BH provider for the Center and its satellites. • Assists with the establishment of behavioral health care standards and protocols for each service described in the Center's health care plan and to ensure quality of service: to assist with development of the Center's behavioral health care plan with the assistance of staff to ensure that all goals and objectives are outlined. • Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the patients seen in the manner that ensures effective and efficient performance. • Operate within the parameters of a written position description that complies with the Center's policies, rules, and regulations. Establishes appropriate systems to assure quality of patient care. • See that the Quality Assurance Protocols, HIPAA, Corporate Compliance and CLIA standards are adhered to. • Establishes appropriate systems to assure the quality of patient care. • Adheres to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards. • Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all federal and state health information privacy laws. • Records complete, timely and legible medical records using an electronic medical recording system. • Maintains effective working relationships. • Communicates in a professional manner with others. • Attend behavioral health meetings. • Or other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by BH provider's supervisor. Clinical Responsibilities: • Manages individual patient care activities at the Center. • Confers with Director of Behavioral Health, Director of Clinical Operations, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and CEO as needed. • Consults with members of the provider staff on clinical issues for continuity of patient care. • Assures safety and adequate maintenance of Center's medical records. • Provides behavioral health services to patients at the Center as scheduled. • Engage in quality assurance activities to ensure health care records are accurate and complete. • Provides patient referrals for community providers as needed. • The provider shall refer and coordinate in-patient hospitalization for the Center's patients at the hospital of the patient's choice and/or at a facility as required pursuant to insurance contact guidelines. Professional Liaison Functions: • Establish links with public and private clinical referral sources. • Conducts or coordinates activities designated to promote the community's awareness of the Center's health care program. • Conducts or coordinates activities designed to mobilize community resources behind health promotion Qualifications: • Has valid licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners. • Be "public health" oriented. • Be full-time Center employee. • Have excellent communication skills necessary to perform the essential functions of the job, such as clearly communicating with multiple personnel and patients. • Must be able to manage stressful situations. • Excellent organizational skills necessary. • Ability to collaborate effectively with patients and colleagues. • Good computer skills. • Demonstrates a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals or deadlines. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form Education: • Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) preferred* • Holds master's or doctorate degree from a social work program accredited by the council on Social Work Education, has a valid and current license, as approved by the SC Board of SC Examiners.