School Based Behavioral Health Therapist

Job Description Summary

Under the supervision of the School Therapy Manager and clinical practice guidance of the psychiatrist, the school based therapist provides assessment, counseling, education, and safety planning for all patients referred. The therapist works in collaboration with the clinical team and school team to meet the behavioral health needs of the patient. This position identifies treatment needs and risk factors that the patient may experience, and applies interventions and skill building techniques.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC004967 MCP - School-Based Behavioral Health

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Complete comprehensive clinical assessment of patient referrals for school-based therapy to determine clinically appropriate service recommendations.

Provide individual, group and family therapy to patients at the frequency and duration that is clinically indicated in clinical assessment.

Complete treatment planning, 90 day summaries, treatment progress notes and any additional documentation as required within 48 hours.

Communicate with families, psychiatrist, school staff and other stakeholders to ensure communication between all child and family team members for continuity of care. Refer to outside resources as needed.

Master's degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or related degree.  Licensed as Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Counselor – Independent.  Three years post graduate professional social work experience.  MSW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.  LPC under South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage Family Therapists.  Requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.  Demonstrates ability to collaborate in a positive, professional manner with medical professionals.  Requires ability to work in a thorough but efficient manner.

Additional Job Description

Education: Master's degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Credentials: MSW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.  Certification in case management preferred.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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