Overview

The Behavioral Health Counselor is responsible for the provision of virtual behavioral health consultant services at WakeMed Children's including assessment, crisis intervention, counseling and patient/family education. The Counselor will conduct assessments and psychosocial evaluations on patients using criteria established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association and assess and implement a crisis plan and crisis intervention for high-risk patients (i.e. suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, aggressive) using appropriate skills and assessments. The Counselor will identify and work to resolve barriers to patients seeking and receiving behavioral health services and demonstrate effective decision making in a rapid paced environment with attention to detail utilizing logical and appropriate clinical judgment. The Counselor will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with clarity and organization while ensuring appropriate communication occurs between the medical staff, leadership team, service line leadership and team members and document relevant assessment and progress updates in the medical record according to departmental standards. The Counselor participates in pediatric primary care and community initiatives that address behavioral health issues and provides interdisciplinary team including in-service education and support. The Counselor maintains current knowledge/level of expertise in area of specialty and various treatment modalities and adheres to the professional standards and code of ethics set forth by applicable licensing board. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.
Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

 

Licensure

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Or Licensed Professional Counselor Or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Or Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Required - And Certified Notary Preferred
Education

Master's Degree Psychology Or Master's Degree Social Work Or Master's Degree Counseling Required
Experience

2 Years Clinical - Mental Health Required

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