Crisis & Behavioral Health Social Worker - ED & Acute Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Behavioral Health clinician to perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments and crisis evaluations in an urgent care setting, including the Emergency Department and ambulatory care. The role involves care coordination, treatment planning, and documentation to support patients across the lifespan.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work with 1–3 years of clinical mental health experience and NC licensure (LSW/LPC/Clinical Psychologist), with

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 comprehensive psychiatric assessments and crisis evaluations.
• Coordinate care transfers to hospitals and psych units.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy as needed.
• Discharge planning and community liaison to ensure aftercare.
• Develop treatment plans and maintain clinical documentation.

Skills

DSM‑V knowledge

Therapeutic communication

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Assessment & evaluation

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

NC LSW/LPC/licensed

LCSW within 1 year

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Behavioral Health clinician to perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments and crisis evaluations in an urgent care setting, including the Emergency Department and ambulatory care. The role involves care coordination, treatment planning, and documentation to support patients across the lifespan.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work with 1–3 years of clinical mental health experience and NC licensure (LSW/LPC/Clinical Psychologist), with