Mental Health Clinician II - Behavioral Health Services

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free Onsite Parking

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh, NC seeks a licensed mental health professional to provide comprehensive behavioral health services. You will conduct assessments for mental health and substance use, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe dispositions and appropriate levels of care.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, group therapy, and risk mitigation, with opportunities for clinical supervision and involvement in hospital

Qualifications

• Licensed clinical mental health professional required (LCMHC, LCSW, or LMFT).
• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, MFT or Social Work required.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical mental health or substance abuse experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health and substance use assessments in person or via telehealth.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and document progress.
• Provide crisis intervention, group therapy, and safety planning.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to determine disposition and level of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Discharge planning

Education

Master's degree in Counseling / Psychology / MFT / Social Work

Job description

Overview

Provides mental health and substance use services in person or via telehealth. Conducts emergency psychiatric and substance use assessments, diagnoses using the DSM-5/ICD10 codes, and provides crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and social work interventions. Evaluates safety, patient engagement, and support system effectiveness. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to determine and communicate disposition and level of care, including voluntary and involuntary commitments. Assists with diagnostic clarification, treatment recommendations, and risk mitigation. Advises patients, families, and providers to enhance care continuity. Participates in hospital and community mental health initiatives. Conducts biopsychosocial assessments and develops individualized treatment plans with patient-specific goals. Facilitates group therapy, creates safety plans, and ensures appropriate interventions. Tracks and manages involuntary commitments, including case tracking and representing the hospital in hearings. Maintains a working knowledge of relevant, behavioral health, medical and legal issues impacting hospital patients. Documents assessments, dispositions, interactions, and conversations per department guidelines and standards. Completes charge capture to ensure financial stability. May provide clinical supervision to master's-level student interns, and department trainees as needed. Supports department projects and initiatives. Must be able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently. Demonstrates a flexibility in accepting diverse work assignments, managing stress related to change and resolving conflicts effectively.

Department Description

Benefits/Highlights:

• Sign-On Bonus available for select positions
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free Onsite Parking

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Required

Education

Master's Degree Counseling Or Psychology Or Marriage and Family Therapy Or Social Work Required

Experience

2 Years Clinical - Mental Health Or Clinical - Substance Abuse/Addiction Required