Behavioral Health Clinician II

UNC Health; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician II to provide direct care, assessments and therapy for patients facing acute mental health and substance use challenges. You will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate care, ensuring strong discharge planning and community connections.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, patient-family education, and thorough documentation in line with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and risk evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with patient and team.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team and discharge planning.
• Document interactions and progress notes per policy and regulation.
• Assist patients and families with treatment goals and referrals.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling

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.