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Ethos Services LLC.
Licensed Therapist (LMHC, LMHCA, LCSW, LCSWA, LMFT)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$34,762 / year median in North Carolina
+22% projected growth
Job Description
- Clinical assessment, treatment, case management, consultation, referral and education according to individual's professional discipline. Services shall be provided in accordance with the established South Carolina Mental Health and Substance Abuse Standards as well within the scope of practice of the individual.
- Conduct psychosocial evaluations and provide therapeutic interventions including crisis counseling to individuals, groups and families as needed to facilitate.
- Evaluate the individual and family systems as well as assess client's functioning within work, family and routines of daily living and identifies areas needing continued support, resources and treatment in order to assist clients.
- Develop, implement, and maintain partnerships with other community providers.
- Maintain case records to reflect course of treatment and provide required documentation.
- Provide follow-up and aftercare planning services as needed. Expeditiously discharges inactive clients.
- Provide emergency services during work hours and after hours as assigned.
- Serves as liaison between organizational personnel and the Board of Directors
- Develops and maintains key community relations with local and state stakeholders
- Collaborates with Clinical Director for risk management.
- Establishes positive and cooperative relationships with local health care entities and vendors
- Attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and other activities, which ensures the smooth functioning of clinical operations.
- Delivers organizational mission, values, and belief system to community resources, members, and stakeholders
- Ensures agency retains and reinvests revenue for future advancements and new programs
- Functions as a team player and maintains consistent and true positive interactions with customers, employees, and associated members of the community and agency
- Maintains organization's good standing with community providers and stakeholders
- Develop and maintain cooperative and collaborative relations with local health care entities and management entities
- Other duties as needed.