Caseworker/Mental Health Clinics

Position Overview Department: 02040 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Behavioral Health Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Outpatient Therapy Emergency Department Pay Range: $33.05 - $49.60 Join our Behavioral Health team and play a vital role in delivering high‑quality psychiatric and crisis services across our Emergency Department, medical floors and extends into ambulatory settings. This position provides comprehensive assessments, care coordination, and support for patients across the lifespan who are experiencing psychiatric, substance use, domestic violence, or abuse-related crises. You will work within a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment and may travel to other Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist sites to support Behavioral Health needs.

Essential Functions Psychiatric Assessment & Crisis Evaluation Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments (MSE, psychiatric/substance use history, family history, suicide risk). Apply DSM‑V criteria and Illinois Mental Health Code in diagnostic decision‑making. Evaluate treatment needs for routine and specialty psychiatric populations. Assess patient/family coping ability and community support systems. Assist with child abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence cases.

Care Coordination & Patient Throughput Facilitate transfers to/from state hospitals, outside hospitals, psych units, and medical floors. Travel to other Advocate sites as needed to coordinate care for Behavioral Health patients. Demonstrate initiative and teamwork to support unit flow and nursing staff.

Therapeutic Intervention & Patient Support Provide individual, family, and group therapy as needed. Assist patients in managing their condition and utilizing community resources.

Discharge Planning & Community Liaison Collaborate with patients and families on aftercare needs and discharge planning. Serve as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies/resources. Participate in resource identification and referral coordination across psych and non‑psych units.

Identify patient/family strengths and integrate them into care planning. Maintain positive working relationships with medical staff and colleagues.

Participate in continuing education, staff training, and peer review. Stay current on legislation, regulations, and community programs. Education, Experience, & Licensure Requirements Master’s Degree in Social Work required.

1–3 years of clinical mental health experience required.

Current NC LSW, LPC, or Clinical Psychologist license required.

LCSW required within 1 year of employment (if not already held).

Experience in Emergency Department behavioral health strongly preferred.

Additional training in family therapy beneficial.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Strong understanding of DSM‑V and North Carolina Mental Health Code.

Our Commitment to You: 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

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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

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. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. 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.

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