Telemental Health Clinician II – Virtual Transition Care

Advocate Aurora Health

. Provide behavioral health consultations and post-discharge follow-up care for patients in acute care emergency departments across North Carolina and Georgia .

Posted 9/30/2026part-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 behavioral health consultations, crisis intervention, and psychosocial evaluations while adhering to professional standards and ethics. Proficient in collaborating with medical teams to develop treatment plans and ensure continuity of care for high-risk patients.

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Behavioral Health ConsultationCrisis InterventionPsychosocial EvaluationLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Telephonic Outreach

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Hard Skills

DSM Criteria AssessmentCrisis Plan ImplementationClinical JudgmentDocumentation in Medical RecordsPolicy Development

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationDecision-MakingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Virtual Patient Navigation

Certifications & Qualifications

Full Licensure in North CarolinaLCMHCLCSWLPALMFTRN

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthEmergency CareCrisis WorkRemote CarePatient Follow-Up

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide behavioral health consultations and post-discharge follow-up care for patients in acute care emergency departments across North Carolina and Georgia
Conduct assessments and psychosocial evaluations using DSM criteria
Implement crisis plans and provide interventions for high-risk patients, including suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, and aggressive patients
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 with medical staff, leadership, and team members
Document assessments and progress updates in the medical record
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
Provide telephonic outreach and support for post-discharge patients through Virtual Patient Navigation
Collaborate with emergency department teams and psychiatry providers to develop treatment plans and ensure continuity of care

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited graduate school, OR Associate's 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
Experience in behavioral health, emergency/crisis work, and virtual/remote care preferred
Must reside within 150 miles of the virtual hub at 1601 Abbey Place, Charlotte, NC 28209
Must be able to work 36 hours every 6 weeks at a minimum and meet holiday requirements
Ability to work coverage any day of the week or time of day
Ability to work 12-hour shifts
Must be able to travel to the virtual hub if connectivity issues arise
Ability to work from a home office with long periods of sitting

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Remote work from a home office