Behavioral Health Clinician III

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina seeks a Behavioral Health Clinician III to deliver direct care, assessments, and therapeutic services to adults experiencing acute mental health and substance use challenges. You will develop treatment plans, coordinate care with the treatment team, and support safe discharges.

Working onsite in the Acute Care Case Management unit, you will participate in daily multidisciplinary meetings, provide crisis intervention, document progress, and mentor new

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or other human services related field.
• Currently licensed in North Carolina (LCSW, LPC, or LCMHC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

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.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care and discharge planning.
• Work with psychiatrists, nurses, and staff to ensure cohesive care delivery.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Document progress notes in accordance with hospital policies.
• Assist patients and families in understanding goals, discharge plans, and referrals.
• Coordinate safe discharge plans by linking to community resources.

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.

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 III 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.
• Provides guidance, training, and coaching to new staff and interns in accordance with established practice standards and program guidelines.
• Participates in the development of therapeutic unit programming aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Required

Other information:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or other human services related field.
• Currently licensed in the state of North Carolina: (i.e. LCSW, LPC, LCMHC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Acute Care Case Management

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

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.