UNIV - Mental Health Counselor - Counseling & Psychological Services

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Summary Under general supervision, provides individualized mental health care using evidence-based principles and practices for students attending the Medical University of South. Works as part of a team of mental health care and other professionals to manage effective care and promote mental health and well-being of students. Develops, implements, and manages an educational program for students, staff and faculty to facilitate education around substance misuse problems and/or academic success. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Classified Cost Center CC001121 ESL Counseling & Psychological Services Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade University-GEN11 Pay Range 66,400.00 - 92,900.00 - 119,500.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

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Patient Care 30% - Provides empirically supported therapy, patient education, and makes appropriate referrals for medications and health-related conditions. Monitors patients’ progress in therapy. Prepares status reports and provides updates to stakeholders and senior leadership as necessary. Identifies trends and potential problems; facilitates problem resolution by recommending and implementing a risk mitigation strategy. Consults with the Director and other providers as needed. 20% - Conducts comprehensive mental health evaluations. Using uses validated assessment instruments, clinical knowledge, and judgement to diagnose mental health conditions. Develops and manages individualized and specific treatment plans to address mental health needs. 20% - Provides expertise to substance misuse problems and/or academic success for patients. Creates and manages an educational program for students, staff and faculty to facilitate education around substance misuse problems and/or academic success. Manages the development and execution of communication for students, faculty and staff. 5% - Provides consultation to other MUSC faculty and staff regarding student mental health conditions. Participates in case consultation and management regarding patient care and team meetings related to clinic activities. Attend grand rounds and other training activities (as authorized) to remain current in behavioral sciences. Administrative & Education 10% - Completes documentation of mental health evaluations and therapy sessions in the electronic medical record in keeping with clinic policies and professional standards. 10% - Works in conjunction with other staff of Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health Services, and the MUSC Wellness Center to plan and implement psychoeducational presentations targeting mental health and wellness and health-focused events for students, with a special focus on substance misuse diagnoses and/or student academic success. Attend grand rounds and other training activities (as authorized) to remain current in behavioral sciences. 5% - Performs related duties as required. Additional

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Minimum Requirements: Requires Master’s degree in Counseling, S.C. licensed (or S.C. License eligible) or Master’s degree in Social Work, S.C. Licensed (or S.C. License eligible in Social Work). A bachelor's degree and relevant project management experience. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.