Behavioral Health Counselor I

WakeMed Health & Hospitals • Raleigh, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides collaborative care management services in an outpatient setting, coordinating care between primary care providers and consulting psychiatrist. Tracks patients using a registry, prioritizes cases for review, and provides treatment recommendations to primary care providers. May also offer brief, evidence-based psychotherapy (e.g., problem-solving therapy, motivational enhancement therapy, behavioral activation) and psychosocial interventions to support treatment, including medication adherence, follow up care, and specialty referrals. Implements care recommendations, monitors symptoms, and serves as a liaison between providers. Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate OR Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate Required
• Master's Degree in Counseling OR Psychology OR Marriage and Family Therapy OR Social Work Required

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.
• Behavioral health care management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides collaborative care management services in an outpatient setting.
• Coordinates care between primary care providers and consulting psychiatrist.
• Tracks patients using a registry.
• Prioritizes cases for review.
• Provides treatment recommendations to primary care providers.
• Offers brief, evidence-based psychotherapy (e.g., problem-solving therapy, motivational enhancement therapy, behavioral activation).
• Provides psychosocial interventions to support treatment, including medication adherence, follow up care, and specialty referrals.
• Implements care recommendations.
• Monitors symptoms.
• Serves as a liaison between providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level