Behavioral Health Clinician III - Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit

UNC Health Care; Patton Park (NC); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician III to deliver direct care, assessments, and therapeutic services for patients with acute mental health and substance use challenges. You will work in a collaborative team to provide ongoing care management and continuous evaluation of each patient’s needs.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans with patients and families, and coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurses, and other staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Current North Carolina license (LCSW, LPC, or LCMHC).
• BLS certification required.

Responsabilités

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and risk evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with patient and family.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team and discharge planning.
• Document clinical interactions and support community linkages.

Connaissances

Clinical assessments

Therapy delivery

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Documentation

Formation

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Outils

EHR systems

Description du poste

Description

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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

• 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.