Behavioral Health Clinician/Production - Atrium Health Cabarrus County Schools - FT Days (hybrid)

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

5d • $29 - $43 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate School Based Counselor to join our growing team! 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. Provides behavioral health services to emotionally disturbed and mentally ill patients. Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team. 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.

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.
• Bilingual applicants highly encouraged

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, and 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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees