Weekend Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW/LPC)

Northside Hospital Inc.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to provide leadership and direct care for severely emotionally disturbed or disabled adult patients within the hospital system.

The role includes coordinating treatment, discharge planning, and supporting staff in the recovery model. The position requires a Master’s degree in a mental health discipline, licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LPC), CPR certification, and at least three years of post-master’s mental health experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related mental health discipline with emphasis on clinical experience.
• Three years of experience in the mental health field beyond Master’s.
• Licensed as LCSW, LMFT, or LPC.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and consultation to patients and staff in the emergency department.
• Assists in diagnosis, assessment and placement of patients in ED and inpatient settings.
• Ensures discharge plans for behavioral health patients.
• Supports psychiatrists and APRNs in the medical model.
• Participates in quality improvement by collecting data and identifying issues.
• Provides trainings to non-BH staff on behavioral health care within the hospital system.
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory requirements and state expectations.
• Assumes crisis leadership role as needed.
• Completes clinical documentation to standards of care.

Skills

Licensed clinician

CPR certified

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/Psychology/Counseling

Job description

Northside Hospital Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to provide leadership and direct care for severely emotionally disturbed or disabled adult patients within the hospital system.

The role includes coordinating treatment, discharge planning, and supporting staff in the recovery model. The position requires a Master’s degree in a mental health discipline, licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LPC), CPR certification, and at least three years of post-master’s mental health experience.