SHA Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician for the School Health Alliance to coordinate and provide behavioral health services for students, families, and school staff. You will deliver direct clinical care, perform mental health evaluations, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with community resources to support students across the continuum of care.

The role requires strong documentation, the ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 3 years experience with children and adolescents preferred.
• Licensed in NC to practice in the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient, evidence-based mental health evaluation and counseling for students.
• Complete mental health risk screenings using SHA protocols.
• Interpret evaluations and progress to students and families.
• Develop treatment plans with students and parents/guardians.
• Provide crisis interventions and participate in Area Crisis Response Team.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff on behavioral health services.
• Document mental health information in medical records per SHA policies.
• Coordinate referrals with community resources and assist enrollment.
• Report suspected abuse/neglect to community agencies.
• Provide training for schools on behavioral health services.

Skills

Spanish bilingual

Child/adolescent experience

DSM-5 knowledge

Strong communication

Independent worker

Mental health system knowledge

Healthcare experience

Education

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

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The School Health Alliance Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician ensures behavioral health services are coordinated to enhance the continuum of mental health and social emotional learning for students. These services may involve direct clinical services, and the related coordination of care, and consultation with school staff, families, and community agencies in collaboration with specialized instructional support personnel. The SHA Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician provides direct clinical services to students, collaborates with and provides consultation and professional development to school staff, and connects with other support agencies within Forsyth County to implement a full continuum of behavioral health/mental health services within the school district.

Position requires extensive knowledge of child and adolescent development, clinical evaluation and diagnostic skills, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Position also requires familiarity with community resources available to individuals and families. The SHA Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician must communicate well verbally and in writing. The employee must demonstrate self-direction, high initiative, and strong organizational skills. Strong clinical documentation skills are required and expected. The position requires ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting. The provider must also be able to work with interruptions, and be comfortable interacting with individual clients, families, and groups.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

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

3 years' experience working in related clinical settings with children, adolescents, and families is preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

Clinical licensure in the state of North Carolina to practice in the discipline of the Master's Degree.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide outpatient, evidence-based mental health evaluation and individual and family counseling services for students.
2. Complete mental health risk screenings for students using established SHA protocols.
3. Interpret evaluation findings and therapy progress to student and family members, as appropriate
4. Develop treatment plans and assist in goal formulation with students and parent(s)/guardian(s)
5. Provide crisis interventions to students, and serve as members of the Area Crisis Response Team.
6. Consult as needed/indicated with teachers and school staff about students' classroom management and behavioral/emotional services
7. Document mental health information in medical records according to SHA policies and Medicaid Outpatient Behavioral Health Services Clinical Coverage Policy No. 8-C.
8. Participate in outreach to students for SHA services and enrollment completion at billing sites
9. Network with school personnel and community resources to coordinate referrals and services
10. Report suspected child abuse, neglect, and dependency to community agencies
11. Consult on behavioral health services and provide training for schools (for students and staff).
12. Assist in the coordination and support of transitions of students from hospital or homebound
13. Collaborate with school teams and Specialized Instructional Support Personnel to provide supports to students in need of behavioral health services.
14. Collaborate with the EC department for students entering the EC program with behavioral needs.
15. Provide counseling support through Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and general education plans.
16. Adhere to the professional code of ethics.
17. Support/adhere to the philosophy, objectives, and policies of the WS/FCS and the SHA/Student Health Centers

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Experience in psychiatric settings
• Experience working with children and adolescents
• Experience in family counseling
• Knowledge of the school system supports and resources for students
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of DSM 5 criteria
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in computer skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Establishes positive working relationships and works to reduce workplace conflict
• Embraces change in a rapidly changing health care environment
• Demonstrates knowledge of mental health system and reforms
• Social work experience in a healthcare setting desirable

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Subject to many interruptions

Subject to irregular hours