Mental Health Counselor

Company: Carolina Health Centers Inc.
Location: Saluda
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

Description:GENERAL DESCRIPTIONCarolina Health Centers, Inc. is looking for a Mental Health Counselor (MHC) to grow their Behavioral Health Department and join their 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. Three MHC positions are available and will serve patients at either Calhoun Falls Family Practice, McCormick Family Practice, or split their time between Ridge Spring and Saluda Family Practices.The MHC will:Conduct screenings and assessments with our patient populationProvide skilled ongoing therapy for patients across the lifespanAssist the primary care provider in recognizing, treating, and managing behavioral health and substance use issuesUtilize evidence-based interventionsClarify mental health diagnoses, when neededCollaborate with other medical professionals in a fast-paced work environmentConnect patients with additional resources, as neededProvide same-day warm handoffs as well as real-time consultation to medical providers, when possibleDuties & Responsibilities:Utilize clinical skills to accurately assess and formulate diagnosis as well as treatment recommendations for patientsDevelop specific treatment plan to guide patients servicesProvide individual or family therapy, as clinically indicatedRespond to the mental health needs of children, youth, and adultsCommunicate effectively with an interdisciplinary care teamProvide treatment utilizing evidenced-based modalities (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc.)Communicate patient updates in a clear, concise mannerCollaborate with referring medical provider to support patients overall health goalsCoordinate patient care with community partnersDocument patient encounters in a timely and efficient mannerParticipate in department meetings, as scheduledComplete administrative tasks in a timely mannerThis job description is not designed to cover or contain an exhaustive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Requirements:All employees of Carolina Health Centers, Inc. are expected to perform the duties of their job and behave in a manner consistent with the Corporate Philosophy which supports the values of: respect, honesty, integrity, openness, transparency, diversity, equity, inclusion, stewardship, and innovation.Minimum Qualifications:Masters degree and professional licensure in the state of South Carolina (LMSW, LISW-CP, LPC-A, LPC, LPCS, LMFT-A, or LMFT)by Jobble

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