Behavioral Health Clinician II

UNC Health Careers; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health seeks a Behavioral Health Clinician II to provide direct care, assessments, and therapeutic services to individuals with acute mental health and substance use challenges. The role operates in a collaborative, team-based environment with ongoing care management and evaluation of patient needs.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, therapy sessions, daily MDT participation, and coordination for safe discharge with community resources.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and risk evaluations for patients with safety concerns.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with 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 discharge planning.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and support staff to ensure cohesive care delivery.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of NC state statutes related to involuntary commitment.
• Document clinical interactions and progress notes per hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Assist patients and families in understanding treatment goals, discharge plans, and referrals to outpatient services.
• Coordinate and facilitate safe discharge plans by connecting individuals to community resources.

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.