Senior Behavioral Health Clinician - Acute Care

UNC Health Careers; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician III to provide direct care, assessments and therapy to patients with acute mental health and substance use challenges. You will work in a team-based setting, coordinating care and discharge planning with physicians and staff to ensure quality outcomes.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field and current NC licensure (LCSW, LPC, LCMHC), plus Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or other human services related field.
• Currently licensed in the state of North Carolina: (i.e. LCSW, LPC, LCMHC)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and risk evaluations for patients identified as having safety concerns risk.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and treatment team.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions using appropriate clinical modalities.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care and support discharge planning.
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, nurses, and support staff to ensure cohesive care delivery.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support as needed.
• Maintains a working knowledge of North Carolina state statutes related to the involuntary commitment process.
• Document clinical interactions and progress notes in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Assist patients and families in understanding treatment goals, discharge plans, and referrals to outpatient services.
• Coordinates and facilitates safe discharge plans by connecting individuals to appropriate community resources and support services.
• Provides guidance, training, and coaching to new staff and interns in accordance with established practice standards and program guidelines.
• Participates in the development of therapeutic unit programming aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field

Current NC license (LCSW/LPC/LCMHC)

Job description

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician III to provide direct care, assessments and therapy to patients with acute mental health and substance use challenges. You will work in a team-based setting, coordinating care and discharge planning with physicians and staff to ensure quality outcomes.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field and current NC licensure (LCSW, LPC, LCMHC), plus Basic Life Support certification.