Behavioral Health Clinician: Case Management & Therapy

Advocate Health; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Albemarle, NC seeks a licensed mental health clinician to provide comprehensive counseling, case management, and crisis support. The role involves developing treatment plans, coordinating with guardians and community agencies, and ensuring timely documentation.

The position requires a Master's degree in a relevant field, state licensure within 6 months, CPI/CPR training within 90 days, and strong therapeutic communication. Prior SMI or substance abuse experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant human services field is required.
• Associate licensure/certification in the state you work within 6 months.
• CPI and CPR training must be completed within 90 days of hire.
• Clinical experience preferred; case management with SMI or substance abuse preferred.
• Strong therapeutic communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes resources to meet patient care needs by collaborating with guardians and community agencies.
• Assesses patients' problems, needs, and level of functioning.
• Writes appropriate treatment plans according to diagnosis, age, and clinical presentation.
• Provides various treatment modalities and theoretical applications based on current standards.
• Assists individuals, groups, and families through the counseling relationship; treats mental disorders with psychotherapeutic techniques.
• Establishes and conducts interventions; writes discharge plans and follows through with termination.
• Delivers patient care per policies and standards of care.
• Designs and implements effective patient education.
• Develops and evaluates care; manages crises with clients.
• Documents patient care/response accurately in the medical record.
• Presents cases in clinical team meetings clearly and concisely.
• Completes documentation within facility timeframes; coordinates discharge planning with the next provider.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration with guardians

Education

Master's degree in a relevant human services field

Associate licensure/certification in the operating state

CPI training within 90 days of hire

CPR training within 90 days of hire

Clinical experience; SMI or substance abuse experience preferred

Job description

Advocate Health in Albemarle, NC seeks a licensed mental health clinician to provide comprehensive counseling, case management, and crisis support. The role involves developing treatment plans, coordinating with guardians and community agencies, and ensuring timely documentation.

The position requires a Master's degree in a relevant field, state licensure within 6 months, CPI/CPR training within 90 days, and strong therapeutic communication. Prior SMI or substance abuse experience is preferred.