Behavioral Health Clinician, Licensed-LCSW - Behavioral Health Services

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Licensed Clinician to provide essential mental health and substance use services. This role involves conducting in-person and tele-assessments, offering crisis intervention, and collaborating with a diverse team of professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. With a focus on diagnostic evaluations and patient engagement, you will play a crucial part in improving the health and well-being of the community. The position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development, making it an exciting chance to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus available for select positions

Competitive Benefits Package

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical experience in mental health or emergency department settings.
• Must be licensed in a relevant mental health discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and substance use services via assessments.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team for patient care.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Patient Engagement

Diagnostic Assessments

Conflict Resolution

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling

Master's Degree in Psychology

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Job description

Overview

The BH Licensed Clinician (BHLC) is responsible for the provision of mental health and substance use services at WakeMed via in-person and tele-assessments. The BHLC provides emergency psychiatric and substance use clinical assessments, diagnoses patients using DSM-5 and ICD10 codes, offers appropriate crisis intervention/supportive counseling/social work interventions, and responds to ED BHRTs. Focuses on diagnostic and functional evaluations, safety assessments, patient engagement, and support system effectiveness. Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team including physicians, psychiatry, and psychology staff. Decides and communicates disposition and level of care. This includes facilitating voluntary and involuntary commitments as directed by the physician. Assists with diagnostic clarification, post-discharge treatment recommendations, identification of treatment options, high-risk behavior mitigation, and prevention planning. Advises patients, families, and responsible medical providers, as needed, to improve quality and continuum of care. Participates in hospital and community initiatives that address mental health and substance use issues. Provides expertise in mental health and substance use issues to the multi-disciplinary team including in-service education and support. Maintains a working knowledge of relevant behavioral health, medical, and legal issues that impact patients and the hospital system. Documents assessments, dispositions, interactions, conversations, etc., according to department guidelines and standards. Can work independently, prioritize, and manage time efficiently. Flexibility in accepting diverse work assignments and managing stress related to change and the ability to resolve/manage conflict.

Department Description

Benefits/Highlights:

• Sign-On Bonus available for select positions
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free Onsite Parking

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Required - And Certified Notary Required - Within 1 Year of Hire

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling or Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy or Social Work Required

Experience

2 Years Clinical - Mental Health or 2 Years Clinical - Emergency Department Required