Behavioral Health Clinician III
UNC Health Care
**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)
**Job Details**
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
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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