Impactful Behavioral Health Social Worker II (MSW)

UNC Health Care; Hudson (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care's Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Jonas Hill Outpatient Clinic, seeks a Social Worker - Behavioral Health II to support patients and families, promote mental, emotional, and social well-being, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include psychotherapy, assessments, care planning, billing, crisis intervention, resource linkage, advocacy, and ensuring culturally sensitive, confidential care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work is required.
• Licensed as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is required.
• Experience in mental health assessment and diagnosis.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary team.
• Strong counseling and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of billing and documentation procedures.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy.
• Document and bill for services per regulations.
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
• Develop patient-centered care plans.
• Facilitate access to community resources.
• Respond to crises and provide intervention.
• Monitor progress and adjust care plans.
• Advocate for patients within the healthcare system.
• Engage in active listening and build trust.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Counseling skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Confidentiality & ethics

Billing & documentation

Empathy & cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

LCSW licensure

Job description

UNC Health Care's Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Jonas Hill Outpatient Clinic, seeks a Social Worker - Behavioral Health II to support patients and families, promote mental, emotional, and social well-being, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include psychotherapy, assessments, care planning, billing, crisis intervention, resource linkage, advocacy, and ensuring culturally sensitive, confidential care.