Telemental Health Clinician II - Atrium Health

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time position within the GCMG Psychiatry Virtual Transition Care department at Atrium Health, focusing on Behavioral Health: Telepsychiatry. The role involves conducting assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and crisis intervention for high-risk patients. The clinician will maintain expertise in their specialty, identify and resolve barriers to care, and adhere to professional ethics. Effective communication, detailed documentation, and sound clinical judgment are essential. The position also contributes to the development and evaluation of departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school of graduate education required or an Associate's degree in Nursing
• Full current licensure in the state of applicable state required.
• 2 years of clinical experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments and psychosocial evaluations on patients using criteria established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association.
• Assesses and implements the crisis plan and crisis intervention for high-risk patients (i.e. suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, aggressive) uses appropriate skills and assessments.
• Maintains current knowledge/level of expertise in area of specialty and various treatment modalities.
• Identifies and works to resolve barriers to patients seeking and receiving behavioral health services.
• Adheres to the professional standards and code of ethics set forth by applicable licensing board.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with clarity and organization while ensuring appropriate communication occurs between the medical staff, leadership team, service line leadership and team members.
• Documents relevant assessment and progress updates in the medical record according to departmental standards.
• Demonstrates effective decision making in a rapid paced environment with attention to detail utilizing logical and appropriate clinical judgment.
• Participates in development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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