Counselor

Sweetgrass & SouthernMED Pediatrics•York, SC

22d

About The Position

The Counselor provides professional mental health counseling services to a diverse client population, including individual and family therapy for children and adults. The role uses leadership and professional development skills to support quality client care and follows applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as the practice’s priorities and procedures. Counselors assess clients and families, develop individualized treatment plans, deliver and evaluate counseling services, and document care in medical records. They communicate as needed with family members and other medical professionals and provide services in accordance with the ethical standards applicable to an LPC, LMFT, or LISW-CP in South Carolina.

Requirements

Hold an active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Independent Social Worker – Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) license in South Carolina.
Professional client service skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask and organize and prioritize tasks effectively.
Ability to respond flexibly to changing demands.
Ability to work effectively as a team member with other providers and staff.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive assessments and formulate diagnostic impressions through client and family interviews to develop treatment plans.
Prepare individualized treatment plans that include goals, interventions, and criteria for achievement.
Evaluate client responses to treatment and modify treatment plans as needed.
Conduct individual and family counseling sessions with clients.
Document counseling services in medical records, including clinical service notes, progress summaries, treatment plans, assessments, and other documentation needed to meet insurance requirements.
Maintain verbal or written communication with client family members and other medical professionals as needed.
Provide counseling services consistent with the established ethical standards of an LPC, LMFT, or LISW-CP in South Carolina.
Perform other related duties as directed or assigned.