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Mental Health Counselor - School Based (Contractor)

Carolina Family Services
local_atm $40 - $65 an hour
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Multiple Types Available
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Conduct and Related Disorders
Depression
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
Medication Management

About Job

Carolina Family Services is calling all superheroes to join our expanding team!

  • Do you want to aid in the lives of youth in your community?
  • Do you have what it takes to be a part of a team that works hard, is dedicated, and cares for others?
  • Do you want to build a successful career, while making a difference?

If you answered yes and are ready to join our dynamic team, let us hear from you! Be a part of a professional culture that is focused on high-quality clinical care, professional development, and community involvement!

Overview:

We are seeking licensed clinicians to provide school-based mental health services in various elementary, middle, and high schools within Anderson County. As a school-based counselor, you will be responsible for enhancing the behavioral, social, and emotional development of students in K-3 to 12th grade. This includes completing assessments, individual counseling, family counseling, crisis/risk assessments, and group counseling for students according to their treatment plans. Our team treats an array of disorders that include Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Trauma-Related Disorders, and Conduct Disorders.

This is a part-time/1099 contractor role. Our ideal staff is someone who's available to work at least 15-20 hours a week with the hours being 7:30 am - 3:30 pm (or later if needed).

Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay, Bonuses, and Profit-Sharing Opportunities
  • Existing Client Base with a Waitlist
  • Administrative Support (Billing, Scheduling, Appointment Reminders, Language Support, Compliance)
  • In House Psychiatrist for Medication Management
  • Professional Development including Supervision, Clinical Writing, Trainings including Certifications and Specializations
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Paid Employee Social Events/Outings
  • Community Engagement Opportunities
  • Office Space with Furniture Provided

Responsibilities:

  • Providing individual and family therapy (when appropriate) for each youth referred in the assigned schools during the school year. Option to provide office-based therapy during the summer where available.
  • Develop treatment plans, implement interventions, review outcomes, revisit/revise strategies, and employ other methods compatible with agency principles and practices.
  • Conducts initial diagnostic assessments and crisis and/or risk assessments.
  • Assesses students referred by staff for the presence of mental health disorders according to DSM-5 criteria.
  • Maintains regular contact and collaboration with the parent/guardian, teacher (s), and administrators of each assigned student.
  • Provides consultation for school staff regarding mental health issues including classroom observation and appropriate service determination.
  • Completing necessary meetings, supervision, CEUs, and documentation to keep licensure current in the State of South Carolina.
  • Maintain clinical records and completes all necessary paperwork in a timely manner according to South Carolina Medicaid.
  • Conforms to all rules and regulations regarding documentation and billing Medicaid for clinical services provided.

Qualifications:

  • Requires a Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
  • Have at least one (1) year of documented experience working with children and adolescents; and experience in community or home-based mental health counseling
  • Be independently licensed or license eligible as an LPC, LPC-A, LMSW, LISW-CP, or LMFT in South Carolina
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to diverse cultures
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Valid driver's license, vehicle & laptop
  • Tech savvy and proficient in working with electronic applications/electronic health record
  • Familiar with using ICD-10 codes for clinical diagnoses
  • Certified or specialized in EMDR, PCIT, Play Therapy, TF-CBT, DBT, Family Systems, Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and/or drug/alcohol abuse (preferred but not required).

Visit our website at www.carolinafamily.org!

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Conduct and Related Disorders
Depression
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Issues

Medication Management
School Issues
Trauma

Age Groups

Children (5-10)
Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

DBT
ECT
Family Systems/Family Therapy
Medication Management/Compliance
Meditation/Mindfulness
Pharmacotherapy

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

School

Settings

Private Practice
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Schools
Home Health/In-home