Mental Health Clinician I - Behavioral Health Services

WakeMed Health & Hospitals • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

Provides mental health and substance use services in person or via telehealth. Conducts emergency psychiatric and substance use assessments, diagnoses using DSM-5/ICD-10 codes, and provides crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and social work interventions. Evaluates safety, patient engagement, and the effectiveness of support systems. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to determine and communicate disposition and level of care, including voluntary and involuntary commitments. Assists with diagnostic clarification, treatment recommendations, and risk mitigation, and advises patients, families, and providers to enhance continuity of care.

Participates in hospital and community mental health initiatives. Conducts biopsychosocial assessments and develops individualized treatment plans with patient-specific goals. Facilitates group therapy, creates safety plans, and ensures appropriate interventions. Tracks and manages involuntary commitments, including case tracking and representing the hospital in hearings. Maintains working knowledge of behavioral health, medical, and legal issues affecting hospital patients. Documents assessments, dispositions, interactions, and conversations according to department guidelines and standards.

Must be able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently. Demonstrates flexibility in accepting diverse work assignments, managing stress related to change, and resolving conflicts effectively.

Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate required.
• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work required.
• No experience required.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently.
• Flexibility in accepting diverse work assignments, managing stress related to change, and resolving conflicts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and substance use services in person or via telehealth.
• Conduct emergency psychiatric and substance use assessments and diagnose using DSM-5/ICD-10 codes.
• Provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and social work interventions.
• Evaluate safety, patient engagement, and support system effectiveness.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to determine and communicate disposition and level of care, including voluntary and involuntary commitments.
• Assist with diagnostic clarification, treatment recommendations, and risk mitigation.
• Advise patients, families, and providers to enhance continuity of care.
• Participate in hospital and community mental health initiatives.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans with patient-specific goals.
• Facilitate group therapy, create safety plans, and ensure appropriate interventions.
• Track and manage involuntary commitments, including case tracking and representing the hospital in hearings.
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant behavioral health, medical, and legal issues affecting hospital patients.
• Document assessments, dispositions, interactions, and conversations according to department guidelines and standards.

What This Job Offers

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