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Behavioral Health Counselor

Behavioral Health Counselor

HealthCare Partners of NevadaConway, SC, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) provides day-to-day behavioral health services and care to the patients of the Center.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Serve as BH provider for the Center and its satellites.
  • Assists with the establishment of behavioral health care standards and protocols for each service described in the Center's health care plan and to ensure quality of service : to assist with development of the Center's behavioral health care plan with the assistance of staff to ensure that all goals and objectives are outlined.
  • Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the patients seen in the manner that ensures effective and efficient performance.
  • Operate within the parameters of a written position description that complies with the Center's policies, rules, and regulations. Establishes appropriate systems to assure quality of patient care.
  • See that the Quality Assurance Protocols, HIPAA, Corporate Compliance and CLIA standards are adhered to.
  • Establishes appropriate systems to assure the quality of patient care.
  • Adheres to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
  • Records complete, timely and legible medical records using an electronic medical recording system.
  • Maintains effective working relationships.
  • Communicates in a professional manner with others.
  • Attend behavioral health meetings.
  • Or other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by BH provider's supervisor.

Clinical Responsibilities :

  • Manages individual patient care activities at the Center.
  • Confers with Director of Behavioral Health, Director of Clinical Operations, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and CEO as needed.
  • Consults with members of the provider staff on clinical issues for continuity of patient care.
  • Assures safety and adequate maintenance of Center's medical records.
  • Provides behavioral health services to patients at the Center as scheduled.
  • Engage in quality assurance activities to ensure health care records are accurate and complete.
  • Provides patient referrals for community providers as needed.
  • The provider shall refer and coordinate in-patient hospitalization for the Center's patients at the hospital of the patient's choice and / or at a facility as required pursuant to insurance contact guidelines.

    • Professional Liaison Functions :

  • Establish links with public and private clinical referral sources.
  • Conducts or coordinates activities designated to promote the community's awareness of the Center's health care program.
  • Conducts or coordinates activities designed to mobilize community resources behind health promotion

    • Qualifications :

  • Has valid licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • Be "public health" oriented.
  • Be full-time Center employee.
  • Have excellent communication skills necessary to perform the essential functions of the job, such as clearly communicating with multiple personnel and patients.
  • Must be able to manage stressful situations.
  • Excellent organizational skills necessary.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with patients and colleagues.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Demonstrates a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals or deadlines.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

    • Education :

  • Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) preferred
  • Holds master's or doctorate degree from a social work program accredited by the council on Social Work Education, has a valid and current license, as approved by the SC Board of SC Examiners.
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