School Based Youth and Family Counselor – Sumter County Position Available In Sumter, South Carolina

School Based Youth and Family Counselor

• Sumter County 3.

2 3.2 out of 5 stars Sumter, SC Growing Home Southeast is looking for a

FULL TIME SCHOOL BASED

YOUTH and

FAMILY COUNSELOR

in Sumter County, South Carolina Youth and Family Counselors (Therapists) will provide mental health/behavioral health services to children and families, including individual and family therapy, and consult with agency staff as appropriate. Therapist will provide both community and/or telehealth services. We are looking for a therapist to assist in covering the state of SC. Independently licensed therapists may perform the above services using a secure tele-health video platform from their home or office location. In-person office sessions may be required for clients within the local area when virtual sessions may not be appropriate.

Principal Responsibilities:

Therapists are professional experts in mental health who are fully licensed to screen, diagnose and treat mental health conditions. They support members by providing evidence-based psychotherapy.

Core Responsibilities and Duties:

Manage a panel of clients providing evidence-based assessment, treatment plans and therapeutic interventions, meeting or exceeding completed consult expectations as outlined in with Medicaid Standards and Growing Home Southeast policy and procedures. Develop and update clinical treatment plans in collaboration with members. Diligently track your clients’ progress and serve as an accountability partner. Engage in discharge planning upon conclusion of therapy program by providing case management services, external referrals, and coordination with other providers. Respond to crisis situations by following established protocols and developing safety plans with clients. Additionally, continually assessing program eligibility and providing referrals, when needed, for follow-up intervention services. Effectively communicate with team members to address client concerns, limitations, treatment progress and other concerns. Report any concerns regarding clinical performance and inability to meet expectations to Clinical Director immediately. Collaborate with other team members to apply an integrated care model to client treatment plans to enhance progress and treatment outcomes. Provides Individual and Family therapy to children and families referred from the community or internally. Submit documentation of all services in accordance with regulations determined by Growing Home Southeast, South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and other regulatory authorities. Provides clinical consultation with agency staff as needed and appropriate. Communicates with Clinical Director concerning availability to accept new referrals. Follows all ethical standards and agency procedures for abuse reporting and crisis situations. Other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge and Skills:

Must be a South Carolina independently licensed practitioner in behavioral health (LPC, LMFT, LISW, LCSW). Minimum of two years of experience working with children and families of various backgrounds. Excellent written and oral communication skills, computer proficiency, and must maintain documentation according to SCDHHS standards. Trained in trauma-informed care or experience working with clients with a history of trauma preferred. The ability to serve younger clients with play therapy experience a plus. The Therapist must be committed to understanding and conducting work consistent with Growing Home Southeast’s mission, values and core principles, and exhibit organizational citizenship. They must also have the ability to forge mutually respectful partnerships; conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change; the ability to maintain the helping role of the practitioner to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members; and the ability to work in partnership with other team members. This is a

FULL-TIME

position serving the Sumter and surrounding area. What we offer (Full Time Employees): Great TEAM atmosphere Supportive Management Paid Time Off 14 Paid Holidays 401k / 401k Matching Program (100% for first 3% and 50% for next 2%) Health Insurance

• employer pays 85% of employee only coverage! Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance
• company paid policy and Voluntary Life Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account (includes Dependent Care) Short Term Disability Long Term Disability
• company paid Optional Accident and Critical Illness plans offered Educational Assistance Program Mileage Reimbursement for qualified positions Eligibility for monthly cell phone and/or internet reimbursement for selected positions

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to enable at-risk children, youth, and families to realize their potential and contribute to their community. We believe that when the your potential is realized, the sky is the limit to what you can do.

OUR VISION

We believe that everyone deserves a safe and loving home. We strive to make that a reality in everything we do. Our vision is for every child we serve to have a safe and permanent home.

COMMITMENT TO QUALITY CARE

At Growing Home Southeast, Inc. we routinely track and measure outcomes to improve existing programs and meet newly identified needs in the communities that we serve. Our services are accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). We are a founding member of the Foster Family-based Treatment Association (FFTA), member of the Alliance for Children and Families, United Way of the Midlands, Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH) and the Palmetto Association for Children and Families. Growing Home Southeast is an Equal Opportunity Employer