Behavioral Health Specialist

Job Description *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

• 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.

Other information

• 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.

Job Details Legal Employer : Entity : Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit

Work Type : Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week : 36.00Work Schedule : Variable

Location of Job

Exempt From Overtime : Exempt : Not Applicable

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

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