Behavioral Health LCSW

Job description

Department: 02040 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Behavioral Health Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Outpatient Therapy Emergency Department: Pay Range: $33.05 - $49.60 Join our Behavioral Health team and play a vital role in delivering high‑quality psychiatric and crisis services across our Emergency Department, medical floors and extends into ambulatory settings. This position provides comprehensive assessments, care coordination, and support for patients across the lifespan who are experiencing psychiatric, substance use, domestic violence, or abuse-related crises. You will work within a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment and may travel to other Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist sites to support Behavioral Health needs. Essential Functions: Psychiatric Assessment & Crisis Evaluation: - Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments (MSE, psychiatric/substance use history, family history, suicide risk). - Apply DSM‑V criteria and Illinois Mental Health Code in diagnostic decision‑making. - Evaluate treatment needs for routine and specialty psychiatric populations. - Formulate 5‑Axis diagnos...