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Elite Care Service
Qualified Professional - Behavioral Health
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Social Worker assesses and treats individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
$60,981 / year median in North Carolina
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Qualified Professional - Behavioral Health Elite Care Service Fayetteville, NC Job Details Contract $20 - $38 an hour 23 hours ago Qualifications Teamwork Inpatient experience Hospital medicine Outpatient experience Diagnostic evaluation Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Qualified Professional specializing in Behavioral Health to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to diverse patient populations across inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute care settings. Your expertise will support patients navigating complex behavioral health challenges, ensuring they receive compassionate, timely, and effective care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while working within a collaborative, fast-paced hospital environment committed to excellence. Responsibilities Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate mental health status, physiological factors, and social determinants impacting well-being. Develop and implement personalized treatment plans aligned with best practices in behavioral health, trauma care, and addiction counseling. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, social workers, nurses, and case managers to coordinate patient care and discharge planning. Manage intake processes for new patients, ensuring accurate documentation in medical records while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy and confidentiality. Participate in diagnostic evaluations and utilization management to optimize patient outcomes and resource utilization within hospital medicine and outpatient clinics. Provide crisis intervention and support for patients experiencing acute psychiatric episodes or trauma-related distress in Level I or Level II trauma centers. Engage in case management activities such as post-acute care planning, outpatient follow-up coordination, and outpatient clinic services for diverse populations including pediatrics and adults. Skills Extensive hospital experience with a strong background in acute care settings such as ICU, emergency medicine, or trauma centers. Proven expertise in behavioral health services including mental health counseling, addiction counseling, and social work practices. Familiarity with medical terminology, physiology knowledge, diagnostic evaluation techniques, and patient assessment protocols. Experience working within managed care environments with skills in discharge planning, utilization management, and medical records documentation. Ability to effectively handle intake procedures and conduct comprehensive case management for inpatient and outpatient populations. Knowledge of HIPAA regulations combined with excellent patient service skills to ensure confidentiality while delivering compassionate care. Competence in handling complex cases involving pediatrics or post-acute care transitions within hospital or clinic settings. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming behavioral health services through innovative approaches and compassionate patient-centered care! Pay based on experience.