Behavioral Health Specialist
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Employer: unc health care
Industry: Professional - Clinical
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
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:
Other information:
Job Details
Legal Employer:
Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
Organization Unit:
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job:
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Not Applicable
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: 36.00
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job:
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Not Applicable