What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Counselor III (Internal Only) position at Charleston County Government?
Description
We are looking for a motivated and caring internal candidate for the Lead Counselor III position. In this position the primary duty is to provide support to the Program Administrator. The Lead Counselor III would act as the lead clinician on the team by facilitating treatment team meetings, assisting with skill development of peers, assisting with training of new staff and interns, assisting in auditing of clinical records and serving in the administrative and clinical supervisory capacity in the absence of Program Administrator. This position would also carry a caseload and provide clinical services.
The Lead Counselor III should be an individual who is interested in professional growth opportunities, takes a proactive approach to addressing substance use in our community and is passionate about providing person-centered, trauma-informed care.
Employees are subject to receive annual increases beginning after the first year of employment, contingent upon satisfactory appraisals and available funding.
Duties And Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities, Lead Clinical Counselor III duties include, but are not limited to:
We are looking for a motivated and caring internal candidate for the Lead Counselor III position. In this position the primary duty is to provide support to the Program Administrator. The Lead Counselor III would act as the lead clinician on the team by facilitating treatment team meetings, assisting with skill development of peers, assisting with training of new staff and interns, assisting in auditing of clinical records and serving in the administrative and clinical supervisory capacity in the absence of Program Administrator. This position would also carry a caseload and provide clinical services.
The Lead Counselor III should be an individual who is interested in professional growth opportunities, takes a proactive approach to addressing substance use in our community and is passionate about providing person-centered, trauma-informed care.
Employees are subject to receive annual increases beginning after the first year of employment, contingent upon satisfactory appraisals and available funding.
Duties And Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities, Lead Clinical Counselor III duties include, but are not limited to:
- Act as lead clinician by facilitating treatment team meetings, assisting with skill development of peers, and assisting in auditing of clinical records.
- Provide support to the Program Administrator and serve in an supervisory capacity in the Program Administrator’s absence.
- Clinical assessment of clients.
- Development of individualized treatment plans and documentation of clinical services.
- Providing individual and group services.
- Coordination of care with internal and/or external resources.
- Providing community education presentations.
- Utilizing an electronic medical records system to maintain clinical records within applicable regulations and standards.
- Maintaining contact with client referral sources.
- Meeting clinical productivity requirements.
- Delivering services within agency, federal, state, UCR and DHEC guidelines.
- Currently employed as a Clinical Counselor at Charleston Center
- Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years or more of experience in counseling or case management.
- The selected candidate must possess the APSC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) or Advanced Alcohol and * Drug Counselor (AADC) certification.
- The selected candidate must be eligible for clinical licensure.
- Knowledge of several practiced therapies and counseling techniques, particularly those that are evidenced based.
- Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication and computer skills.
- A valid SC driver’s license.
- Spanish Speaking candidates highly desired.
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program
