Behavioral Health Counselor PRN

Department :

36612 High Point Medical Center - Behavioral Health : Emergency Crisis

Status : Part time

Benefits Eligible : No

Hou rs Per Week :

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

Weekend Days

Pay Range

$30.15 - $45.25

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Original Date : June 2016

Last Update : October 2023

JOB SUMMARY :

Provides assessments for patients suffering from chemical dependency and / or psychiatric illness. Document patients' clinical needs and interventions. Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team. Provides individual / family or group counseling, assessment, intervention, and documentation of the clinical needs of Behavioral Health patients. Coordinates hospital discharges and patient aftercare plans.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE : Masters of Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy Required

• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and / or REGISTRATION : Licensed in Social Work or Counseling in the State of North Carolina.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Completes and documents an accurate clinical assessment which concludes with the identification of key findings that support the need for treatment and the level of care placement.

Involves family members by providing education regarding treatment and aftercare support including intervention assistance through appropriate referrals.

Facilitates each admission by obtaining the physician's authorization according to the physician assignment procedure. Completes all pre-admission financial / insurance verifications in accordance with Hospital Admitting Department policies and procedures.

Consistently providesdirection and information to patients, physicians, families, visitors and staff in a concise, informative, positive and courteous manner.

Ensures excellent customer service to patients including excellent communication, treating them in a caring manner, being timely regarding treatment and being professional in their care.

Promotes a positive work environment with co-workers and other customers.

Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N / A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling : X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You :

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards : benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including :

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About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.