Mental Health Clinician I - Behavioral Health Services

1 month ago

North CarolinaPer Diem / PRNMental Health Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join WakeMed Health & Hospitals as a Mental Health Clinician I - Behavioral Health Services in [object Object]. Overview Provides mental health and substance use services in person or via telehealth. Conducts emergency psychiatric and substance use assessments, diagnoses using the DSM-5/ICD10 codes, and provides crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and social work interventions.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentSubstance Use AssessmentDSM-5ICD10 CodesCrisis InterventionSupportive CounselingSocial Work InterventionsRisk MitigationTreatment PlanningGroup TherapySafety PlanningCase TrackingTime ManagementConflict ResolutionIndependent WorkPrioritization

Key Responsibilities

This role involves providing mental health and substance use services, conducting emergency assessments, diagnosing conditions using DSM-5/ICD10, and delivering crisis intervention and supportive counseling. The clinician will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to determine patient disposition, manage involuntary commitments, and develop individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work, and hold an Associate level license (LCMHC Associate, LCSW Associate, or LMFT Associate). No prior experience is required for this position.

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Position Insights

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at WakeMed Health & Hospitals is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Assessment, Substance Use Assessment, DSM-5, ICD10 Codes, Crisis Intervention, Supportive Counseling, Social Work Interventions, Risk Mitigation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves providing mental health and substance use services, conducting emergency assessments, diagnosing conditions using DSM-5/ICD10, and delivering crisis intervention and supportive counseling. The clinician will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to determine patient dispo...

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