Behavioral Health Clinician III - UNC Health Care : Job Details

Description

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Summary:

The Behavioral Health Clinician III delivers direct care, assessments, and therapeutic services to individuals experiencing acute mental health and substance use challenges. Working within a collaborative, team-based environment, the clinician provides ongoing care management and clinical support through comprehensive assessment, care planning, implementation, and continuous evaluation of each individual's needs.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and risk evaluations for patients identified as having safety concerns risk.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and treatment team.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions using appropriate clinical modalities.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care and support discharge planning.
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, nurses, and support staff to ensure cohesive care delivery.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support as needed.
• Maintains a working knowledge of North Carolina state statutes related to the involuntary commitment process.
• Document clinical interactions and progress notes in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Assist patients and families in understanding treatment goals, discharge plans, and referrals to outpatient services.
• Coordinates and facilitates safe discharge plans by connecting individuals to appropriate community resources and support services.
• Provides guidance, training, and coaching to new staff and interns in accordance with established practice standards and program guidelines.
• Participates in the development of therapeutic unit programming aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Other information:

Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or other human services related field.
• Currently licensed in the state of North Carolina: (i.e. LCSW, LPC, LCMHC)

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Acute Care Case Management

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No