Telemental Health Clinician II- Atrium Health Behavioral Health Telepsychiatry PT Weekends

Two twelve hour shifts

Sat/Sun 12pm-12:30am

Pay Range

Job Summary:

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our ED Telepsychiatry and Virtual Patient Navigation team as a Telemental Health Clinician this role you will provide behavioral health consultations and post-discharge follow-up care for patients in acute care emergency departments across North Carolina and Georgia. Youll 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.

Essential Functions

• 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 judgment 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.

Physical Requirements

• Work is completed virtually from a home office with long periods of sitting.

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts.

• Must be able to travel to the virtual hub in South Charlotte (28209) if connectivity issues arise.

• Must reside within 150 miles of the virtual hub (1601 Abbey Place Charlotte NC 28209).

Education & Experience Requirements

• Masters degree in Social Work Counseling Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited graduate school OR

• Associates degree in Nursing (Bachelors degree preferred).

• Full current licensure in applicable state: 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.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

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 teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- 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
• Educational Assistance Program