Behavioral Health Clinician II

UNC Health; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician II to provide direct care, assessments, and therapeutic services to individuals with acute mental health and substance use challenges at Pardee UNC Health Care. The role operates on a per diem basis and is onsite in North Carolina, collaborating with psychiatrists, nurses, and support staff to coordinate discharge planning and community referrals.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field, with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or other human services related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and risk evaluations for patients identified as having safety concerns risk.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and treatment team.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions using appropriate clinical modalities.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care and support discharge planning.
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, nurses, and support staff to ensure cohesive care delivery.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support as needed.
• Maintains a working knowledge of North Carolina state statutes related to the involuntary commitment process.
• Document clinical interactions and progress notes in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Assist patients and families in understanding treatment goals, discharge plans, and referrals to outpatient services.
• Coordinates and facilitates safe discharge plans by connecting individuals to appropriate community resources and support services.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or other human services related field

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:

The Behavioral Health Clinician II delivers direct care, assessments, and therapeutic services to individuals experiencing acute mental health and substance use challenges. Working within a collaborative, team-based environment, the clinician provides ongoing care management and clinical support through comprehensive assessment, care planning, implementation, and continuous evaluation of each individual's needs.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and risk evaluations for patients identified as having safety concerns risk.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and treatment team.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions using appropriate clinical modalities.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care and support discharge planning.
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, nurses, and support staff to ensure cohesive care delivery.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support as needed.
• Maintains a working knowledge of North Carolina state statutes related to the involuntary commitment process.
• Document clinical interactions and progress notes in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Assist patients and families in understanding treatment goals, discharge plans, and referrals to outpatient services.
• Coordinates and facilitates safe discharge plans by connecting individuals to appropriate community resources and support services.

Other information:

Required:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or other human services related field

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Acute Care Case Management

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.