Behavioral Health Specialist

Description

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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.

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Emergency Room

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No