Behavioral Health Social Worker

Advocate Health • Winston-Salem, NC

4d • $33 - $50

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Social Worker delivers psychiatric and crisis services across the Emergency Department, medical floors, and ambulatory settings. The role provides comprehensive assessment, care coordination, and support for patients across the lifespan experiencing psychiatric, substance use, domestic violence, or abuse-related crises. The social worker works in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and may travel to other Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist sites to support behavioral health needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• 1–3 years of clinical mental health experience.
• Prior mental health and emergency room experience required.
• Current Illinois Social Worker (LSW) license required; LCSW must be obtained within one year of employment.
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong understanding of mental illness, developmental needs, behavioral health treatment, and discharge planning.
• Compassionate therapeutic communication and commitment to patient- and family-centered care.

Nice To Haves

• Dual-diagnosis experience.
• Family therapy training.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments, including mental status, psychiatric and substance use history, suicide risk, family dynamics, and support systems.
• Evaluate behavioral health treatment needs using DSM-5 criteria and knowledge of the Illinois Mental Health Code.
• Develop and update individualized treatment and discharge plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group interventions, education, and support.
• Coordinate discharge and aftercare services with internal teams and community resources.
• Advocate for patients and families throughout treatment, including court proceedings when needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to support effective, coordinated care.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in program development, quality initiatives, staff education, and continuing professional development.
• Travel to other Advocate locations as needed.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on role
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career development programs

What This Job Offers

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