Telemental Health Clinician II

Advocate Aurora Health

. Conduct assessments and psychosocial evaluations on patients using criteria established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $33 - $50 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting assessments and psychosocial evaluations, crisis intervention, and behavioral health treatment modalities. Possesses strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adhere to professional standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Human ServicesFull Current LicensureCrisis Assessment And InterventionBehavioral Health Treatment ModalitiesClinical Experience

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Hard Skills

Psychosocial EvaluationsCrisis InterventionClinical JudgmentAssessment DocumentationBehavioral Health Services

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationDecision-Making

Industry Keywords

Diagnostic And Statistical ManualProfessional StandardsEthics CodesRapid-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct assessments and psychosocial evaluations on patients using criteria established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association
Assess and implement crisis plans and crisis intervention for high-risk patients, including suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, and aggressive patients
Maintain current knowledge and expertise in the specialty and various treatment modalities
Identify and resolve barriers to patients seeking and receiving behavioral health services
Adhere to professional standards and applicable licensing-board ethics codes
Communicate clearly and effectively with medical staff, leadership, service-line leadership, and team members
Document assessment and progress updates in the medical record according to departmental standards
Make effective decisions in a rapid-paced environment using logical and appropriate clinical judgment
Participate in developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising departmental policies and procedures
Work in the call center and patient care units, emergency rooms, offices, and conference areas
Coordinate and communicate with staff across disciplines and agencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, or an Associate's degree in Nursing
Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
Full current licensure in the applicable state required
2 years of clinical experience required
Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association
Knowledge of crisis assessment and intervention for high-risk patients
Knowledge of behavioral health treatment modalities
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats
Ability to exercise clinical judgment and make decisions in a rapid-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits eligible
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Career development and well-being programs