Behavioral Health Specialist
Job Posting for Behavioral Health Specialist at UNC Health
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary
Provides crisis intervention, psychosocial / mental health / substance abuse assessments to individuals (and families as indicated) presenting to Emergency Department or inpatients at UNC Health Nash.
Responsibilities
Legal Employer
Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
Organization Unit
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Schedule: Days
Location of Job:
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Not Applicable
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary
Provides crisis intervention, psychosocial / mental health / substance abuse assessments to individuals (and families as indicated) presenting to Emergency Department or inpatients at UNC Health Nash.
Responsibilities
- Establishes collaborative practice with ED nursing personnel, physicians, and other community healthcare professionals regarding the assessment and disposition of psychiatric patients.
- Facilitates the involuntary commitment process as directed by the MD.
- Assists with assuring patient safety of behavioral health patients as directed by the RN.
- Utilizes appropriate community referral and support sources for behavioral health patients requiring social work / case manager / discharge planning assistance.
- Involves the patient and family in the assessment and planning process and educates them regarding care options.
- Investigates level of care and financial resources in formulating plans.
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related human services field.
- Current BCLS certification.
- CPI certification within 90-days of hire.
- Licensed in the state of North Carolina as to the appropriate field of study and degree.
- 5 years of experience in crisis counseling or mental health counseling.
Legal Employer
Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
Organization Unit
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Schedule: Days
Location of Job:
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Not Applicable
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