Mental health counselor Jobs in Columbia, SC

Duties Description The LMHC reports to the Assistant Director for Treatment and provides direct clinical services to youth and their families or caregivers. The DJJOY clinician plays a critical role as a primary member of the youth’s support team. As such, the clinician works to assist the team in understanding youth holistically; conceptualizing those behaviors directly related to the youth’s placement in the context of familial, community, cultural and developmental experiences. The clinician continually assesses and draws upon the strengths and assets of youth and their caregivers to facilitate insight, cognitive, behavioral, emotional and spiritual growth / wellness.

• Serve as an active member of a multidisciplinary team; attend meetings,

present clinical information and observations, provide consultation and

assistance to staff in other disciplines; coordinate the care and treatment

planning of individuals served by the team.

instruments and evaluation protocols; develop person-centered and goal-oriented treatment plans. Where indicated, recommend a higher level of care and complete referrals for specialized services.

to individuals and families. This includes facilitating psychoeducation, substance use treatment, and skills acquisition groups.

Minimum Qualifications Open to the Public : This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). The minimum qualifications through the NY HELPS are :

Possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State.

Transfer : One Year of Permanent Competitive or 55 B / C Service in this title or a title eligible for 70.1 Transfer.