Telemental Health Clinician II - Virtual Transition Care

Department & Status

Department: 02037 GCMG Psychiatry Telepsychiatry: Billingsley - Behavioral Health: Telepsychiatry Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0

Schedule Details / Additional Information

• PRN teammates are required to work 36 hours every 6 weeks at a minimum and holiday requirements
• Department is 7 days a week, 7 AM – 11 PM, therefore coverage requests may be any day of the week or time of day
• Must reside within 150 miles of the virtual hub (1601 Abbey Place, Charlotte, NC 28209)
• Work is completed virtually from a home office with long periods of sitting
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts
• Must be able to travel to the virtual hub in South Charlotte (28209) if connectivity issues arise

Pay Range: $33.05 - $49.60

The Telemental Health Clinician II provides behavioral health consultations and post-discharge follow-up care for patients in acute care emergency departments across North Carolina and Georgia. You’ll collaborate closely with emergency department teams and psychiatry providers to deliver comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and ensure continuity of care. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Job Requirements

• Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited graduate school
• OR- Associates degree in Nursing (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• AND- Full current licensure in North Carolina (LCMHC, LCSW, LPA, LMFT, or RN)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience required
• Experience in behavioral health, emergency/crisis work, and virtual/remote care preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and psychosocial evaluations using DSM criteria.
• Implement crisis plans and provide interventions for high-risk patients (suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, aggressive).
• Maintain current knowledge and expertise in behavioral health and treatment modalities.
• Identify and resole barriers to accessing behavioral health services.
• Adhere to professional standards and licensing board ethics.
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with medical staff, leadership and team members.
• Document assessments and progress updates in the medical record per departmental standards.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgement and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Participate in policy development, implementation and evaluation.
• Collaborate with team members to manage consults through a shared patient list.
• Provide telephonic outreach and support for post-discharge patients as part of Virtual Patient Navigation.

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: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.;

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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading‑edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care