WakeMed · 16 hours ago
Team Lead, Mental Health Clinician - Behavioral Health Services
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expWakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County, committed to improving the health and well-being of the community. The Team Lead, Mental Health Clinician is responsible for coordinating daily operations of mental health services and providing clinical supervision while ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and values.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for coordinating daily operations of mental health services, including staff schedules, assignments, workflow, and issue resolution
Serves as a key resource for department operations, supporting system initiatives and process improvements
Ensures alignment with the organization's mission, values, and patient care services
Provides mental health, substance use, and case management services in person and via telehealth
Conducts emergency psychiatric and substance use assessments, diagnoses using DSM-5/ICD10 codes, and provides crisis interventions, supportive counseling, and social work interventions
Assists with diagnostic clarification, treatment planning, risk mitigation, and prevention strategies
Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, determines, and communicates disposition and level of care, and facilitates voluntary and involuntary commitments, including case tracking and hospital representation at hearings
Maintains expertise in behavioral health, medical, and legal issues impacting hospital patients
Completes biopsychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans with patient-specific goals, facilitates group therapy, and creates safety plans
Provides clinical supervision to master's-level students, interns and department trainees as needed
Ensures proper documentation and charge capture for financial stability
Must be able to work independently, prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently and adapt to changing demands
Strong problem-solving, communication and leadership skills required
Able to handle complex cases, resolve conflicts and support team development in a fast-paced environment
Qualification
Required
Certified Commitment Examiner Required
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Required
Certified Notary Required
Master's Degree Counseling Or Psychology Or Marriage and Family Therapy Or Social Work Required
6 Years Clinical - Mental Health Or Clinical - Substance Abuse/Addiction Required
Company
WakeMed
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christine Craig
VP, Government Affairs
Thomas G. Cavender
VP Facilities and Construction
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