Social Worker – Behavioral Health

Advocate Aurora Health

Behavioral health social worker delivering psychiatric and crisis services for Advocate Health, a nonprofit integrated health system. Conducting assessments, therapy, care coordination, treatment planning, and discharge support in Winston-Salem.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeWinston-Salem • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $33 - $50 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering psychiatric services, conducting comprehensive assessments, and formulating treatment plans in compliance with DSM-V criteria and the North Carolina Mental Health Code. Proficient in crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams.

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Master’s Degree In Social WorkCurrent NC LSW, LPC, Or Clinical Psychologist LicenseEmergency Department Behavioral Health ExperienceDual-Diagnosis Assessment And Treatment ExperienceStrong Understanding Of DSM-V

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Hard Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentCrisis InterventionTreatment PlanningTherapeutic CommunicationDual-Diagnosis TreatmentClinical DocumentationFamily TherapyCommunity Resource UtilizationPatient AdvocacyMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsIndependenceTeamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

LCSW Required Within 1 Year Of Employment

Industry Keywords

North Carolina Mental Health CodeDSM-VEmergency DepartmentBehavioral HealthCrisis ServicesChild AbuseDomestic ViolenceInsurance VerificationAftercare PlanningUniversal Precautions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver psychiatric and crisis services across the Emergency Department, medical floors, and ambulatory settings
Conduct comprehensive psychological, psychiatric, substance-use, family-history, and suicide-risk assessments
Apply DSM-V criteria and the North Carolina Mental Health Code in diagnostic decision-making
Evaluate treatment needs and formulate 5-Axis diagnoses and treatment plans
Assess psychosocial factors, coping abilities, and community support systems
Assist with child abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence cases
Facilitate transfers between state hospitals, outside hospitals, psychiatric units, and medical floors
Verify insurance benefits and obtain pre-authorizations
Coordinate Behavioral Health care across other Advocate sites as needed
Provide individual, family, and group therapy
Educate and support patients and families and advocate for patient needs, including court proceedings
Assist patients with condition management and community-resource utilization
Coordinate aftercare and discharge planning
Liaise with hospitals, community agencies, and resources
Identify resources and coordinate referrals across psychiatric and non-psychiatric units
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Update individualized treatment plans based on interdisciplinary evaluations
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and provide consultation across departments
Contribute to specialty-program development and evaluation
Adhere to NASW ethics, state regulations, and department standards
Participate in continuing education, staff training, peer review, presentations, and in-services
Stay current on legislation, regulations, and community programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree in Social Work required
1–3 years of clinical mental health experience required
Current NC LSW, LPC, or Clinical Psychologist license required
LCSW required within 1 year of employment if not already held
Emergency Department behavioral health experience strongly preferred
Dual-diagnosis assessment and treatment experience preferred
Additional family therapy training beneficial
Strong understanding of DSM-V and North Carolina Mental Health Code
Skilled in therapeutic communication and crisis intervention
Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Comfortable interacting with physicians and presenting clinical findings
Ability to manage fast-paced environments and complex patient scenarios
Familiarity with universal precautions and safety practices
Ability to safely interact with potentially aggressive patients and assist with restraints

Benefits

Comp & perks

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