School Based Health Counselor

Company: Blue Ridge Health
Location: Sylva
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a School Based Health Counselor to be part of our Behavioral Health Team in Swain County, NCA newly hired Counselor/ Behavioral Health Service Provider can receive a sign on bonus of up to $5,000.00, depending on the service agreement chosen. Service contracts are for 1, 2, or 3 years.What We Offer You::

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• 7 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)
• Flexible Schedules Available
• No on-call requirementWhat You'll Do::The Child and Family Services Counselor is responsible for providing outpatient mental health treatment/service to youth in the school setting and to their families, as requested. The position requires interaction with provider agencies and referral sources, participating in team meetings when appropriate and as requested, and offering education and support to the community.What We're Looking For::
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor Certification Required (fully or provisionally licensed or license eligible)
  • 2 years clinical social work experience (preferred)
  • Experience with Electronic Health Records (preferred)
  • Excellent listening and communication skillsAbout Blue Ridge Health::At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: At Blue Ridge Health, the health and safety of our employees, clients and patients is our top priority. Thats why all offers of employment are contingent on verifying that candidates are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in accordance with federal mandates. Individuals may submit a request for exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs.At Blue Ridge Health, we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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