Behavioral Health Clinician II - Emergency Department

UNC Health Care; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician II to deliver direct care, assessments, and therapeutic services to individuals facing acute mental health and substance use challenges.

Working in a collaborative, team-based environment, you provide ongoing care management and clinical support through comprehensive assessment, care planning, implementation, and continuous evaluation of each individual's needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and risk evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration 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 support discharge planning.
• Work 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 processes.
• 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 linking individuals to community resources.

Skills

psychosocial assessments

risk evaluations

care planning

therapy sessions

interdisciplinary collaboration

crisis intervention

discharge planning

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or 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: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Rotating

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.