Mental Health Clinician II - Behavioral Health Services at WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, Crisis Intervention, Supportive Counseling, Social Work Interventions, Biopsychosocial Assessments, Individualized Treatment Plans, Group Therapy, Safety Plans, Case Tracking, Documentation, Clinical Supervision, Patient Engagement, Risk Mitigation, Collaboration, Flexibility

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Provides mental health and substance use services in person or via telehealth. Conducts emergency psychiatric and substance use assessments, diagnoses using the DSM-5/ICD10 codes, and provides crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and social work interventions. Evaluates safety, patient engagement, and support system effectiveness. 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. Advises patients, families, and providers to enhance care continuity. 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 a working knowledge of relevant, behavioral health, medical and legal issues impacting hospital patients. Documents assessments, dispositions, interactions, and conversations per department guidelines and standards. Completes charge capture to ensure financial stability. May provide clinical supervision to master's-level student interns, and department trainees as needed. Supports department projects and initiatives. Must be able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently. Demonstrates a flexibility in accepting diverse work assignments, managing stress related to change and resolving conflicts effectively. Department Description Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org. EOE Licensure Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Required Education Master's Degree Counseling Or Psychology Or Marriage and Family Therapy Or Social Work Required Experience 2 Years Clinical - Mental Health Or Clinical - Substance Abuse/Addiction Required

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Clinician II provides mental health and substance use services, conducts assessments, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team. They also develop treatment plans, facilitate group therapy, and manage involuntary commitments.