Behavioral Health Clinician/Production - Atrium Health Fort Mill Schools - FT Days (MUST be licensed in SC AND NC)

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate School Based Counselor to join our growing team in South Carolina! As a School Based Counselor, you will provide in-person and virtual therapy services directly in the schools, supporting students in grades K-12. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who is enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and their families. This is a hybrid position, with 3 days in the school and 2 days in person. Bilingual applicants are highly encouraged. Applicants MUST be licensed in both NC and SC. The role provides behavioral health services to emotionally disturbed and mentally ill patients, functioning as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The clinician assesses, treats, plans, and provides psycho-education, and individual, family, and group therapy.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a relevant human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school of graduate education required.
• Must be issued an associate licensure and/or certification from the appropriate governing board in the state in which one works within 6 months of employment.
• Successful completion of CPI and CPR training required within 90 days of hire.
• Must have good therapeutic communication skills.
• MUST be licensed in both NC AND SC.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience preferred.
• Case management experience with the Serious and Persistent Mental Illness population and/or experience working with substance abuse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy sessions within the school setting
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and treatment planning
• Collaborate closely with school staff, administrators, and community partners to ensure quality care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Utilizes resources to meet patient care needs by collaborating with appropriate guardians and community agencies.
• Assesses patients' problems, needs, and level of functioning.
• Writes appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis, age, and clinical presentation.
• Provides various treatment modalities and theoretical applications based on current clinical standards.
• Assists individual, groups, and families through the counseling relationship; evaluates and treats mental disorders and other conditions through the use of a combination of psychotherapeutic techniques and human development principles.
• Establishes and conducts appropriate interventions/treatment.
• Writes appropriate discharge plans based on individual needs of client and follows through with termination process.
• Provides patient care according to established policies/procedures and professional standards of care.
• Designs, plans, and implements effective patient education.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates patient care according to identified needs and manager clients in crisis.
• Provides accurate and consistent documentation of patient care/response in the medical record.
• Presents cases in clinical team meetings in a clear, concise, and clinically relevant manner.
• Completes all documentation within facility-established timeframes.
• Coordinates discharge planning and plan of care with next provider.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level