Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) Clinician (3584)
About The Position
Appalachian Community Services provides Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Substance Use, and Developmental Disability services to individuals, families, and communities within the seven western counties of North Carolina. We provide a wide range of walk-in, psychiatric, substance abuse, and crisis services to adults and children. We are actively seeking a compassionate and skilled Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) Clinician to join our team full-time. This role is essential to our mission, providing therapy, crisis support, and service coordination for mental health clients in a variety of settings. As a Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) Clinician with ACS, you will provide brief individual and family crisis counseling for clients four years of age and older. Provide individual crisis intervention to clients and their families/natural supports, based on needs, diagnoses, and best evidence-based practices, in a way that adheres to the Agency’s core values. Provide any required documentation, which includes treatment notes, goals, and plans for the medical record (e.g., service consent, release of information, discharge summary, etc.). Must be free from all illicit substance use. Must be able to do Light Work; no lifting over 20 pounds. Direct Services Work to implement brief therapeutic interventions, crisis interventions, behavioral interventions, psycho-education, and other best evidence-based practice therapies available. Work with clients, families, natural supports, and collateral agencies to meet client’s immediate needs. Provide brief parent/guardian/caregiver training, as appropriate, to assist with the development of effective behavior management strategies. Assist in all service delivery as formally planned with the clinical team. Position is M-F 2:30p-11p. This description outlines the general scope and level of work for this role. It is not intended to include every duty or responsibility that may be required of employees in this position.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, or psychology
- Full licensure as LCSW, LCMHC, or LMFT
Responsibilities
- Provide crisis intervention, brief counseling, and behavioral health support to individuals and families experiencing mental health crises.
- Conduct brief therapeutic and behavioral interventions using evidence-based practices to address immediate client needs.
- Complete and maintain accurate clinical documentation, including treatment notes, service plans, consents, and discharge summaries.
- Collaborate with clients, families, caregivers, and community agencies to coordinate care and connect individuals with appropriate resources and services.
- Provide brief individual and family crisis counseling and therapeutic interventions for clients ages 4 and older.
- Work closely with clients, caregivers, and community partners to address immediate mental health needs and develop effective coping strategies.
- Maintain accurate treatment records, including progress notes, treatment plans, consents, and discharge summaries.
- Partner with clinicians and support staff to coordinate services and ensure quality care during the Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM–11:00 PM shift.
Benefits
- Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
- Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental
- Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed
- Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Generous paid time off
- 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
- Financial planning and education services
- Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
- Educational Assistance
- Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff
- Advancement and Career Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
