Telemental Health Clinician II - Atrium Health Cabarrus ED - PRN

Essential Functions

• Conducts assessments and psychosocial evaluations on patients using criteria established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association.
• Assesses and implements the crisis plan and crisis intervention for high-risk patients (i.e. suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, aggressive) uses appropriate skills and assessments.
• Maintains current knowledge/level of expertise in area of specialty and various treatment modalities.
• Identifies and works to resolve barriers to patients seeking and receiving behavioral health services.
• Adheres to the professional standards and code of ethics set forth by applicable licensing board.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with clarity and organization while ensuring appropriate communication occurs between the medical staff, leadership team, service line leadership and team members.
• Documents relevant assessment and progress updates in the medical record according to departmental standards.
• Demonstrates effective decision making in a rapid paced environment with attention to detail utilizing logical and appropriate clinical judgment.
• Participates in development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of departmental policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Works in the Call Center, but also areas including patient care units, emergency rooms, individual offices, and conference areas with exposure to potentially hostile patients.
• Work requires frequent moving from one area to another, answering telephones, and coordinating and communicating with other staff persons in various disciplines and agencies.

Education, Experience And Certifications

• Master's degree in a relevant human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school of graduate education required or an Associate's degree in Nursing; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Full current licensure in the state of applicable state required.
• 2 years of clinical experience required.