Behavioral Health Counselor I

Overview

• Provides collaborative care management services in an outpatient setting, coordinating care between primary care providers and consulting psychiatrist.
• Tracks patients using a registry, prioritizes cases for review, and provides treatment recommendations to primary care providers.
• May also offer brief, evidence-based psychotherapy (e.g., problem-solving therapy, motivational enhancement therapy, behavioral activation) and psychosocial interventions to support treatment, including medication adherence, follow up care, and specialty referrals.
• Implements care recommendations, monitors symptoms, and serves as a liaison between providers.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills and behavioral health care management experience preferred.
• Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org. EOE

Licensure

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate Or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate Or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate Required Education

Master's Degree Counseling Or Psychology Or Marriage and Family Therapy Or Social Work Required Experience

No Experience Required