Behavioral Health Social Worker - Crisis & Discharge

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to join the WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main. This role provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments and care coordination for patients in psychiatric and crisis situations across emergency, medical floors, and ambulatory settings.

You will work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team, travel to Advocate locations as needed, and contribute to discharge planning, patient advocacy, and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• 1–3 years of clinical mental health experience.
• Prior mental health and emergency room 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.
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

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 assessment

Communication skills

Independent / teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to join the WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main. This role provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments and care coordination for patients in psychiatric and crisis situations across emergency, medical floors, and ambulatory settings.

You will work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team, travel to Advocate locations as needed, and contribute to discharge planning, patient advocacy, and continuity of care.