Behavioral Health Clinician, Licensed-LCSW - Behavioral Health Services

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated BH 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 multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess strong skills in mental health assessment and patient engagement. Join a mission-driven organization committed to improving community health and well-being, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus available for select positions

Competitive Benefits Package

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor or equivalent required.
• 2 years of clinical experience in mental health or substance abuse required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Patient Engagement

Conflict Resolution

Time Management

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling

Master's Degree in Psychology

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

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 continuity 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, and conversations 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

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

Benefits/Highlights:

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

Licensure

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate Required - And Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Preferred. 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 - Substance Abuse/Addiction Required.