Telemental Health II Clinician Atrium Health Virtual Patient Navigation FT Days

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Virtual Behavioral Health Provider to deliver critical behavioral health services remotely. The role requires a Master's degree in a relevant field, specific clinical licenses, and a minimum of two years of clinical experience. Applicants will be responsible for conducting assessments, crisis intervention planning, and ensuring effective communication with medical staff and teams. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced virtual environment, addressing the mental health needs of patients.

Qualifications

• Must be fully licensed LCSW, LPA, LCMHC, LMFT.
• 2 years of clinical experience required.
• Full current licensure in the state of North Carolina required.

Responsibilities

• Provides virtual behavioral health services and conducts clinical screenings for admission.
• Conducts assessments and psychosocial evaluations on patients.
• Implements crisis plans for high-risk patients.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Ability to work independently

Multitasking

Education

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

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Overview

Ideal applicants:

Must be fully licensed LCSW, LPA, LCMHC, LMFT. No RNs or No provisional licenses. Ability to work independently and multitask in a busy virtual environment. Strong computer skills.experiences with behavioral health and working virtually.

Job Summary

Provides virtual behavioral health services. Responsible for responding to referrals and requests for Behavioral Health Service Line services as well as conducting the appropriate clinical screening for potential admission or service line use.

Essential Functions

• Conducts assessments and psychosocial evaluations on patients using criteria established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association.
• Assesses and implements the crisis plan and crisis intervention for high-risk patients (i.e. suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, aggressive) uses appropriate skills and assessments.
• Maintains current knowledge/level of expertise in area of specialty and various treatment modalities.
• Identifies and works to resolve barriers to patients seeking and receiving behavioral health services.
• Adheres to the professional standards and code of ethics set forth by applicable licensing board.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with clarity and organization while ensuring appropriate communication occurs between the medical staff, leadership team, service line leadership and team members.
• Documents relevant assessment and progress updates in the medical record according to departmental standards.
• Demonstrates effective decision making in a rapid paced environment with attention to detail utilizing logical and appropriate clinical judgment.
• Participates in development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of departmental policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements
Works in the Call Center, but also areas including patient care units, emergency rooms, individual offices, and conference areas with exposure to potentially hostile patients. Work requires frequent moving from one area to another, answering telephones, and coordinating and communicating with other staff persons in various disciplines and agencies.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Master's degree in a relevant human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school of graduate education required or an Associate’s degree in Nursing; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred. Full current licensure in the state of North Carolina required. 2 years of clinical experience required.