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BH Licensed Clinician LCSW - Behavioral Health Services
About WakeMed:
Benefits/Highlights:
• Sign-On Bonus available for select positions
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free Onsite Parking
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
Position Information:
The BH Licensed Clinician (BHLC) is responsible for the provision of mental health and substance use services at WakeMed. via in person and tele assessments. The BHLC provides emergency Psychiatric and Substance use clinical assessments diagnoses patients using DSM-5 ICD10-codes offers appropriate crisis intervention/supportive counseling/social work interventions and responds to ED BHRTs. . Focuses on diagnostic and functional evaluations safety assessments patient engagement and or support system effectiveness. Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team including physicians psychiatry and psychology staff. Decides and communicates disposition and level of care. This includes facilitating voluntary and involuntary commitments as directed by the physician. Assists with diagnostic clarification post-discharge treatment recommendation identification of treatment options high-risk behavior mitigation and prevention planning. Advises patient family and responsible medical providers as needed to improve quality and continuum of care. Participates in hospital and community initiatives that address mental health and substance use issues. Provides expertise in mental health and substance use issues to the multi-disciplinary team including in-service education and support. Maintains a working knowledge of relevant behavioral health medical legal issues that impact patients and the hospital system. Documents assessment dispositions interactions conversations etc. according to department guidelines and standards. Can work independently can prioritize and manage time efficiently. Flexibility in accepting diverse work assignments and managing stress related to change and the ability to resolve/ manage conflict..
Experience Requirements:
2 Years Clinical - Mental Health Or 2 Years Clinical - Substance Abuse/Addiction Required
Education Required:
Master's Degree Counseling Or Psychology Or Marriage and Family Therapy Or Social Work Required
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate Or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate Or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate Required - And Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Preferred Certified Notary Required - Within 1 Year of Hire
Hours of Work:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:45pm - 7:15am
Weekend Requirements:
Every Weekend
Call Requirements:
None
What You Can Expect
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At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, our commitment to the health and well-being of our community begins right here at home with the WakeMed family. We think it’s pretty simple — we care for our employees and our employees care for the community.
WakeMed provides an inclusive work and patient care environment where differences are valued and everyone is respected.
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It doesn’t take long to realize that WakeMed is a unique organization and home to a culture that is unlike any other.
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The Pyramid Society Award represents WakeMed’s highest honor. Nominated by their peers, winners are honored for outstanding performance that goes above and beyond their work duties and contributes to our Aspirational Goals.
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