Behavioral Health Licensed Clinician – Raleigh (Part-Time Weekends)

Make a Difference in the WakeMed Community as a Behavioral Health Licensed Clinician

As a Behavioral Health Licensed Clinician (BHLC), you are responsible for the provision of mental health and substance use services at WakeMed. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting clinical assessments, diagnosing patients using DSM-5, ICD10-codes, and determining disposition.
• Focusing on diagnostic and functional evaluations, safety assessments, patient engagement and/or support system effectiveness.
• Collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team including physicians, psychiatry and psychology staff.
• Deciding and communicating disposition and level of care, including facilitating voluntary and involuntary commitments as directed by the physician.
• Assisting with diagnostic clarification, post-discharge treatment recommendation, identification of treatment options, high-risk behavior mitigation and prevention planning.
• Advising the patient, family and responsible medical providers, as needed, to improve quality and continuum of care.
• Participating in hospital and community initiatives that address mental health and substance use issues.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of relevant behavioral health, medical, and legal issues that impact patients and the hospital system.
• Documenting assessment, dispositions, interactions, conversations, etc. according to department guidelines and standards.
• Can work independently and prioritize and manage time efficiently.

Here at WakeMed, you are more than an employee – you are family. We understand that our responsibility to the community begins with our employees. It’s simple: we care for our employees and our employees care for the community. We believe in doing everything we can to help you meet your personal and professional needs throughout employment. In doing this, we offer the following to support you:

• Shared decision-making structure
• Continuing education opportunities
• Countless career advancement opportunities
• State-of-the-art technology
• Flexible shift options
• Tuition & specialty certification reimbursement
• Medical & dental insurance
• Paid vacation & sick leave
• Health and wellness education programs
• Fitness center

Work Schedule:

• Saturday/Sunday, 7:00pm – 7:30am

Education Required:

• Master’s Degree in Counseling or Psychology or Social Work Required

Experience Requirements:

• 2 Years of Clinical – Mental Health or 2 Years of Clinical – Substance Abuse/Addiction Required

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• At least one of the below is required
• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate
• Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Preferred
• Certified Notary Preferred

Innovation flourishes here, and we want your hard-earned experience and gained skills to advance further with our team. For more information and to apply, please visit us online at jobs.wakemed.org and reference job ID: 38182. EOE