School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician

Atrium Health; 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 plan

Job summary

Atrium Health in North Carolina seeks a School Health Alliance Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician to coordinate behavioral health services for students in the Forsyth County school system. The clinician provides direct services, consults with staff and families, and coordinates with community agencies to ensure a full continuum of behavioral health services in schools.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work or related field and NC licensure, with 3 years’ experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Counseling.
• NC clinical licensure to practice in the discipline.
• 3 years' experience in related clinical settings with children, adolescents, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient, evidence-based mental health evaluation and individual and family counseling services for students.
• Complete mental health risk screenings for students using SHA protocols.
• Interpret evaluation findings and therapy progress to student and family members, as appropriate
• Develop treatment plans and assist in goal formulation with students and parent(s)/guardian(s))
• Provide crisis interventions to students, and serve as members of the Area Crisis Response Team.
• Consult as needed with teachers and school staff about students' classroom management and behavioral/emotional services
• Document mental health information in medical records according to SHA policies and Medicaid policy
• Participate in outreach to students for SHA services and enrollment completion at billing sites
• Network with school personnel and community resources to coordinate referrals and services
• Report suspected child abuse, neglect, and dependency to community agencies
• Consult on behavioral health services and provide training for schools
• Assist in coordination and support of transitions of students from hospital or homebound
• Collaborate with school teams to provide supports to students in need of behavioral health services
• Collaborate with EC department for students entering EC program with behavioral needs
• Provide counseling support through IEPs and general education plans
• Adhere to the professional code of ethics
• Support/adhere to the philosophy, objectives, and policies of WS/FCS and SHA/Student Health Centers

Skills

Spanish

Psychiatric settings

Child & adolescent care

Family counseling

School supports

DSM-5 knowledge

Communication

Computer skills

Teamwork & independence

Adaptability

MH system knowledge

Healthcare social work

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Counseling

Job description

Atrium Health in North Carolina seeks a School Health Alliance Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician to coordinate behavioral health services for students in the Forsyth County school system. The clinician provides direct services, consults with staff and families, and coordinates with community agencies to ensure a full continuum of behavioral health services in schools.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work or related field and NC licensure, with 3 years’ experience preferred.