Telemental Health Clinician II - Telepsychiatry

About the role

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.

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).
• 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.

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 resolve 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.