Behavioral Health Social Worker – Crisis & Care Coordination

Carolinas Medical Center; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health, based in North Carolina, is seeking a Behavioral Health clinician to perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and coordinate discharge planning across emergency, inpatient, and ambulatory settings.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, 1–3 years in mental health, and an Illinois license with LCSW to follow within a year. Travel to various Advocate sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• 1–3 years of clinical mental health experience required.
• Current Illinois Social Worker (LSW) license required; LCSW must be obtained within one year of employment.
• Dual-diagnosis experience and family therapy training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments, including mental status, psychiatric and substance use history, suicide risk, family dynamics, and support systems.
• Evaluate behavioral health treatment needs using DSM-5 criteria and knowledge of the Illinois Mental Health Code.
• Develop and update individualized treatment and discharge plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group interventions, education, and support.
• Coordinate discharge and aftercare services with internal teams and community resources.
• Advocate for patients and families throughout treatment, including court proceedings when needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to support effective, coordinated care.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in program development, quality initiatives, staff education, and continuing professional development.
• Travel to other Advocate locations as needed.

Skills

Clinical mental health experience

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Advocate Health, based in North Carolina, is seeking a Behavioral Health clinician to perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and coordinate discharge planning across emergency, inpatient, and ambulatory settings.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, 1–3 years in mental health, and an Illinois license with LCSW to follow within a year. Travel to various Advocate sites may be required.