Behavioral Health Social Worker – ED & Crisis Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Behavioral Health professional for our Emergency Department, with responsibilities spanning psychiatric assessments, crisis intervention, and care coordination across hospital and ambulatory settings.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work and an NC-licensed social worker (LSW/LCSW) within one year, with travel to other Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist sites. 40-hour weeks with benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• 1-3 years of clinical mental health experience required.
• Current NC LSW, LPC, or Clinical Psychologist license required.
• LCSW required within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and crisis evaluations.
• Coordinate transfers to state hospitals and other facilities.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy as needed.
• Discharge planning and community liaison duties.
• Maintain clinical documentation and treatment plans.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Crisis intervention

DSM‑V knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

LCSW license within 1 year

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Behavioral Health professional for our Emergency Department, with responsibilities spanning psychiatric assessments, crisis intervention, and care coordination across hospital and ambulatory settings.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work and an NC-licensed social worker (LSW/LCSW) within one year, with travel to other Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist sites. 40-hour weeks with benefits.