Telemental Health Clinician II- Atrium Health Behavioral Health Telepsychiatry - PT Weekends

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

1d•Remote

About The Position

This role is for a Telemental Health Clinician II within the ED Telepsychiatry and Virtual Patient Navigation team. The clinician will provide behavioral health consultations and post-discharge follow-up care to patients in acute care emergency departments across North Carolina and Georgia. This involves close collaboration with emergency department teams and psychiatry providers to conduct comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and ensure continuous care. The position offers remote work flexibility and aims to significantly impact patient outcomes.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited graduate school OR Associate’s degree in Nursing.
Full current licensure in applicable state: LCMHC, LCSW, LPA, LMFT, or RN.
Minimum 2 years of clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (if Associate’s is primary degree).
Experience in behavioral health, emergency/crisis work, and virtual/remote care.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments and psychosocial evaluations using DSM criteria.
Implement crisis plans and provide interventions for high-risk patients (suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, aggressive).
Maintain current knowledge and expertise in behavioral health and treatment modalities.
Identify and resolve barriers to accessing behavioral health services.
Adhere to professional standards and licensing board ethics.
Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with medical staff, leadership, and team members.
Document assessments and progress updates in the medical record per departmental standards.
Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
Participate in policy development, implementation, and evaluation.
Collaborate with team members to manage consults through a shared patient list.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program