Job Description: The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine seeks a licensed clinical Social Work Practitioner to work in its Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: evaluation and assessment of patients' mental status, behavioral and social circumstances, family dynamics and resources; biopsychosocial formulation and DSM diagnosis; independently triage and prioritize patients for hospitalization, emergency treatment, early appointment or routine appointment; perform emergency and crisis intervention for immediate emergency or walk-in patients; and provide individual, family, marital, and group therapy. The position also participates in the teaching and clinical supervision of medical students, psychiatry residents, and other health professional trainees.

The successful candidate will establish and maintain a professional and collaborative relationship with providers and referral sources in the region, both as part of a marketing and referral process and to assure that patients are connected to the appropriate treatment program including interfacing with community support systems. The ability to communicate effectively with the population served, including their families, and work professionally and collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide services for clients and families is essential.

CLINICAL SUPPORT POSITION - NOT SUBJECT TO STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT.

The ECU Brody School of Medicine is affiliated with Vidant Medical Center. Vidant Medical Center is the flagship hospital for Vidant Health and serves as the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.


Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a Human Services discipline with coursework related to the area of assignment. Some positions may require certification to practice as a certified or licensed Clinical Social Worker as required by the North Carolina Social Work Certification Board. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.


Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is subject to the Career Banding Salary Administration Plan. If candidates are not identified at the Advanced level, management may consider candidates at a lower competency level. Pay will be commensurate with applicant's competencies as well as budget, equity, and market considerations.

Salary Grade Equivalent: 72 (for reduction-in-force priority purposes only)

Date Initial Screening Begins:

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled


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