RBHS Behavioral Interventionist-Lead Counselor

Horry County Schools•Myrtle Beach, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Through the provision of individual, family, and group therapies, employee will work with assigned students, their families, peers, teachers, and school administrators to facilitate the development of healthy coping skills, adaptive patterns of interacting with others and appropriate responses to environmental stimuli, while overseeing the daily functions of team(s) of Behavioral Interventionists. Perform all masters level responsibilities listed above. Consult monthly with the Coordinator of RBHS to ensure program efficacy. Review assessments of lead counselors to determine appropriate DSMV-IV diagnosis of clients and treatment goals. Sign medical necessity forms to initiate client treatment. Conduct biannual client chart audits (clinical files) at random locations to ensure charts are in compliance with Medicaid standards as mandated by DHHS standards. Will maintain required CEUs as mandated by the State Licensure Board.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other related Behavioral Health field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Minimum of 3 years working in the field of social work and/or clinical counseling with children and adolescents.
Licensed Eligible Social Worker, Professional Counselor, or Doctoral Psychologist preferred.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Eligible Social Worker, Professional Counselor, or Doctoral Psychologist preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily activities of RBHS Behavioral Interventionists and sign off on all Medicaid related documentation.
Collaborate with RBHS team members, school personnel, and family members to develop an Individual Plan of Care to include therapeutic services for specific students.
Provide assessments, behavioral intervention, and individual, family, and group therapy to identified students.
Conduct home visits for the purpose of service coordination and therapy appointments.
Participate in and provide all information for Individualized Education Plan Meetings, Family Treatment Plan Meetings, Behavioral Manifestation Hearings, DJJ Hearings, and all other student specific meetings as deemed necessary by the client, their guardian, or school personnel.
Complete all necessary RBHS paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
Oversee documentation of Medicaid services by the RBHS team and/or ancillary interventionist staff in order to assure all billings procedures and policies are accurately followed at identified school location and bill in a timely manner.
Participate in identified in-service trainings.
Participate in all individual and group supervision sessions provided by the RBHS Coordinator.
Facilitate RBHS team meetings and provide individual and group supervision to behavioral interventionists, as needed.
Properly maintain all clinical records as outlined by the Department of Health and Human Services standards.
Respond to school administration concerns/questions about services to students enrolled in RHBS at their school.
Assume other responsibilities as assigned by Coordinator of RBHS.
Maintain CPI Certification Status.
Consult monthly with the Coordinator of RBHS to ensure program efficacy.
Review assessments of lead counselors to determine appropriate DSMV-IV diagnosis of clients and treatment goals.
Sign medical necessity forms to initiate client treatment.
Conduct biannual client chart audits (clinical files) at random locations to ensure charts are in compliance with Medicaid standards as mandated by DHHS standards.
Will maintain required CEUs as mandated by the State Licensure Board.