BH Licensed Clinician, LCSWA - 308414563103

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

Job summary

An established healthcare system in Raleigh seeks a dedicated BH Licensed Clinician to provide vital mental health and substance use services. This role involves conducting assessments, crisis intervention, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in mental health evaluation and crisis management, playing a crucial role in improving patient outcomes. Join a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration and community impact, where your expertise will make a significant difference in the lives of those in need.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker responsible for mental health services.
• Conducts assessments and crisis interventions for patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides mental health and substance use services via in-person and tele assessments.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team for patient care.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Mental Health Assessment

Substance Use Counseling

Patient Engagement

Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

BH Licensed Clinician, LCSWA - Behavioral Health Services

Pay: Competitive

Employment type: Other

Job Description

1. Req#: 94054
2. The BH Licensed Clinician (BHLC) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use services at WakeMed through in-person and tele assessments.
3. The BHLC conducts emergency psychiatric and substance use clinical assessments, diagnoses patients using DSM-5 and ICD-10 codes, offers crisis intervention, supportive counseling, social work interventions, and responds to ED BHRTs.
4. Focuses on diagnostic and functional evaluations, safety assessments, patient engagement, and support system effectiveness.
5. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, psychiatry, and psychology staff.
6. Decides and communicates disposition and level of care, facilitates voluntary and involuntary commitments as directed by the physician.
7. Assists with diagnostic clarification, post-discharge treatment recommendations, identification of treatment options, high-risk behavior mitigation, and prevention planning.
8. Advises patients, families, and medical providers to improve quality and continuum of care.
9. Participates in hospital and community initiatives addressing mental health and substance use issues.
10. Provides expertise, in-service education, and support to the multidisciplinary team regarding mental health and substance use issues.
11. Maintains knowledge of relevant behavioral health, medical, and legal issues affecting patients and the hospital system.
12. Documents assessments, dispositions, interactions, and conversations according to department standards.
13. Works independently, prioritizes, manages time efficiently, and demonstrates flexibility in accepting diverse work assignments.
14. Manages stress related to change and resolves conflicts effectively.

About the company

WakeMed Health and Hospitals is a 919-bed healthcare system with multiple facilities across the metropolitan Raleigh, North Carolina area.