Mobile Integrated Health Paramedic - Behavioral Health

Forsyth County (NC); Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forsyth County Department of Behavioral Health is seeking a Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) Paramedic in Winston-Salem, NC. The role focuses on urgent and emergent behavioral health needs, addressing mental health and substance use concerns through specialized paramedic training and collaboration with local EMS and medical teams.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, stabilization, care coordination, and placing patients in appropriate settings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and three years of pre-hospital 911 paramedic experience; or an associates degree or above in a related field with two years 911 paramedic experience.
• Must possess an NC EMT - Paramedic Certification.
• Certifications in CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent required. PHTLS, BTLS, ITLS or equivalent Trauma Management Course required.
• Valid driver's license required. DOT standards compliance if required to perform duties.
• Lifting over 100 lbs occasionally, 50-100 lbs frequently or up to 20-50 lbs constantly.

Responsibilities

• Provide a patient medical assessment (including history and examination) and obtain vital signs to screen for immediate life threats.
• Provide assessment and evaluation and non-emergent care to chronically ill patients and arrange referrals.
• Provide prevention and education to reduce unscheduled acute care event or 911 call.
• Provide patient navigation by directing patient to the appropriate service.
• Provide appropriate documentation of the delivery of care.
• Attend continuing education requirements for emergency and non-emergency care to the sick and injured.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, supplies, inventory and restock as needed.
• When applicable, treat emergent life threats and utilize the EMS system for transport and ongoing care.
• Assess for behavioral health crisis and obtain a mental health assessment.
• Assess for substance use and use disorder potential.
• Develop unique patient care plans based on specific findings with intent to provide specialized care and alternative destinations when appropriate.
• Complete needs assessment and obtain consent for treatment.
• Develop connections to resources to address identified needs.
• Provide follow-up assessments and treatment based on care plan.
• Facilitate patient handoff to Peer Support Specialist and/or other providers of care.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree or higher in a related field

Job description

The Forsyth County Department of Behavioral Health is seeking a Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) Paramedic in Winston-Salem, NC. The role focuses on urgent and emergent behavioral health needs, addressing mental health and substance use concerns through specialized paramedic training and collaboration with local EMS and medical teams.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, stabilization, care coordination, and placing patients in appropriate settings.