Description:
Smith Medical Clinic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free medical care to low-income, uninsured residents of Georgetown County, is expanding its women's health services. We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated Women’s Health Counselor to join our team. This position will play a key role in supporting women’s reproductive and mental health, promoting health literacy, and providing counseling services to enhance patient well-being and empowerment. The counselor will work alongside medical providers and community partners to support women in making informed choices regarding their health.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Patient Counseling & Support: Provide one-on-one counseling sessions with women on a variety of health topics, including family planning, contraceptive options (LARCs, etc.), reproductive health, and mental health concerns.
- Health Literacy & Education: Facilitate health education sessions on topics such as contraception, reproductive health, mental health, and wellness practices tailored to women’s health.
- Patient Advocacy & Navigation: Assist patients in accessing healthcare resources within the clinic and the community, connecting them to relevant social and health services as needed.
- Collaborative Care: Work closely with medical providers, including nurse practitioners and physicians, to provide holistic care for patients and ensure that counseling complements clinical treatments and interventions.
- Program Development: Collaborate with clinic leadership and community partners to identify areas for expanding services, supporting the design of programs that address the unique needs of low-income, uninsured women.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate, confidential records of patient interactions, progress, and outcomes. Ensure compliance with clinic policies, including those regarding privacy and data security.
- Outreach & Community Engagement: Participate in outreach efforts to build trust and awareness within the community, particularly targeting women in underserved populations.
Minimum Job Requirements
· Master’s degree in counseling, social work, public health, or a related field required; Certification/Licensure SC licensure as LPCC, LPC, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent level, OR licensed out of state and eligible for SC licensure.
· Minimum of 2 years of experience in women’s health, mental health counseling, or social work, preferably with low-income or underserved populations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Knowledge of women’s health issues, including reproductive health and mental wellness.
- Cultural competence and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and rapport with patients.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a clinical setting.
- Bilingual (Spanish-English) proficiency is a plus.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Knowledge of case management.
- Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights.