About WakeMed:
Mental Health & Well-Being Hospital – WakeBrook provides innovative solutions to address the mental health issues among adults in our community.
WakeBrook will serve adults in need of inpatient care for psychiatric illnesses. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a critical service for our community and care for adults who need our help.
WakeMed will also open a 150-bed Mental Health & Well-Being hospital in Garner, NC in 2027, which will offer additional opportunities when it is close to completion.

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.
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Position Information:
The BH Licensed Clinician (BHLC) performs a full range of mental health services on an assigned inpatient unit and/or hospital program. The BHLC is responsible for the provision of mental health and substance use services at WakeMed via in person and tele assessments. The BHLC interviews patients and families completes Psychiatric and Substance use psychosocial and clinical assessments diagnoses patients using DSM-5 ICD10-codes develops treatment plans and offers appropriate crisis intervention/supportive counseling/social work interventions. Conducts individual family and group therapy sessions for patients and their families in order to assist in resolving personal and environmental problems that prevent them from achieving their highest level of psychosocial functioning. Participates as a member of the treatment team. Facilitates 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.  Develops and assists in the implementation of discharge and aftercare plans. 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. 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 and manage conflict..

Experience Requirements:
2 Years Clinical - Mental Health Or 2 Years Clinical - Substance Abuse/Addiction Required

Education Required:
Master's Degree Counseling Or  Marriage and Family Therapy Or  Social Work Required

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate Or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate Required - And Certified Notary Required - Within 1 Year of Hire And Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Preferred

Hours of Work:
Saturday & Sunday, 6:45am - 5:15pm

Weekend Requirements:
Every Weekend

Call Requirements:
None