What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor-Mental Health position at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System?
Position Description
Job Code 0633
Job Title Counselor-Mental Health
Effective Date 08/31/2020
Position Summary
The Mental Health Counselor will provide advanced counseling, patient education and other therapeutic interventions to clients requiring these services. The Counselor will be responsible for the mental health assessment during the client intake process, preparing and following treatment plans, conducting group therapies making community referrals, and will participate in care team meetings.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent from an accredited school
Experience
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in mental health counseling or one (1) year of experience with a Master’s degree.
License/Registration/Certifications
- Certification or License in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work
- Current CPR certification
Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education
- N/A
Preferred Experience
- N/A
Preferred License/Registration/Certifications
- N/A
Core Job Responsibilities
- Performs an assessment of patients’ stated stressors and coping skills/needs and formulates treatment plans
- Conducts specific therapeutic groups such as anxiety/pain, stress management, depression, and relaxation.
- Conducts individual/family therapy for clients as ordered by physician
- Participates and promotes educational activities for clients.
- Works with other staff and case management in setting referrals for clients needing additional mental health services.
- Tracks and follows-up on mental health referrals made outside of the clinic.
- Ensures that mental health services are provided according to the prescribed timetable within the treatment plan.
- Perform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
