Mental Health Professional II Licensed Position Available In Colleton, South Carolina

Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Mental Health Professional II Licensed you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Colleton Medical Center which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits Colleton Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about

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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Mental Health Professional II Licensed where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! Job Summary and Qualifications Provides clinical services in accordance with scope and license, to patients and their families including but not limited to assessments, psycho-education, process groups, treatment planning, discharge planning and therapeutic counseling support through evidenced based interventions in individual, family and group therapy.

Major Responsibilities:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Behaviors

• Demonstrates advanced clinical skills and ability to plan and facilitate individual, group and family psychoeducational and process groups
• Identifies cultural considerations, gender identity and preferred language for patients and family
• Demonstrates advance practice in assessments, group notes and all other documentation timely and in compliance with requirements (as appropriate to scope)
• Continuously assesses environment and patient’s safety status and reports/responds to actual and potential safety issues or changes in the patients condition
• Identifies risk factors, screening criteria and interventions for patients with special precautions (e.g., suicide, homicide, falls, elopement)
• Recognizes and acts upon unexpected assessment findings
• Develops treatment plans and attends patient treatment planning meetings and reviews on an ongoing basis.
• Leads in ensuring a safe structured milieu with evidence based treatment modalities/resources
• Maintains active and timely communication with patients, families, multidisciplinary team and continuum of care providers
• Provides education and guidance regarding state commitment processes, abuse reporting requirements, duty to warn and guardianship processes. Assists with documentation as required.
• Assesses, collaborates, coordinates and provides guidance on complex discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with the multidisciplinary team.
• Evaluates re-admissions for gaps in discharge planning processes, formulates a plan and implements new strategies
• Develops and maintains a community resource guide including access to public assistance/alternatives.
• Facilitates and participates in Community Education, Activities and Support Groups (as appropriate to scope)
• Conducts post-discharge follow-up if indicated
• Assists with Process and Quality Improvement initiatives
• Delivers patient care based on accepted standards of care
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age/developmental stage specific standards, policies and procedures, and guidelines in assessing and treating patients to ensure patient safety.
• Maintains professionalism and uses good communication skills in interacting with peers, staff, patients, families and in resolving conflicts.
• Demonstrates understanding of and ability to maintain clear professional boundaries with peers, patients and families.
• Serves as an educational resource to patients, families, interdisciplinary team members, payer representatives, and other parties as appropriate regarding behavioral services
• Performs utilization review as assigned
• Participates in developing department goals/objectives and clinical programming
• Reviews, coaches and assists with training of new staff/interns as assigned within approved practice and program guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge and role in hospital codes
• Follows all hospital policies and procedures Other
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.

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Education & Experience:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Required
• Two years experience in mental health or related field Required Colleton Medical Center provides quality healthcare services, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology for more than 50 years.

Our 130+ bed hospital is one of the regions leading acute care facilities and offers a range of services for our patients; these include diagnostic, therapeutic, emergency and surgical services as well as 24/7 Emergency Care for adults and children. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Located in the heart of Walterboro, Colleton Medical Center has a longstanding history as a leader in the community with a commitment to patient-centered care. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. “Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.” – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Mental Health Professional II Licensed opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.