PRN - INPATIENT COUNSELOR (MA/MSW)

UHS • North Charleston, SC

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral is looking for an experienced Social Worker passionate about providing therapeutic care in a behavioral health facility. The Inpatient Counselor will be responsible for providing quality case management and psychotherapeutic services to patients and their families. This role serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team supporting the organization’s treatment program and philosophy. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues, providing group and family process-oriented therapies, and treatment planning. An initial discharge plan is formulated and noted on the psychosocial within 72 hours of admission.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a behavioral science or mental health related field required.
• Clinical and administrative experience in an inpatient and outpatient mental health setting preferred.
• Possess general knowledge of all areas of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment.
• Adults
• CPR and CPI certification training provided upon hire.
• Ability to relate well with treatment professionals.
• Ability to mobilize and coordinate staff resources.
• Skills in dealing courteously with the public and individuals within the organization and counseling centers.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to keep information highly confidential.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Basic data entry skills preferred.
• Time management skills.
• Has access to Medical Records of cases to which they are assigned work, for quality compliance and risk related issues. Use of PHI is for purposes of Healthcare Operations.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team supporting the organization’s treatment program and philosophy.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues.
• Provide group and family process-oriented therapies.
• Treatment Planning.
• Initial discharge plan formulated and noted on psychosocial within 72 hours of admission.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level