Licensed Clinician

The Gaston County Public Health Department is committed to protecting, promoting and preserving the health and well-being of all Gaston County residents.The anticipated hiring range for this position is $37.50 - $44.53

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

• Provides Clinical Behavioral Health Services: Provides and conducts behavioral health screenings, assessments, diagnostic services, brief interventions, individual counseling, crisis intervention, referral, case management/care coordination, and evaluation services for teens and adults. Provides services to Public Health patients, including Maternal Health and other clinical programs, as well as eligible community and self-referred patients. Maintains compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements, HIPAA standards for Behavioral Health, NC Public Health Law, and organizational policies and procedures. 
  
  
• Develops Treatment Plans, Maintains Documentation & Supports Integrated Care: Develops and implements patient-centered treatment plans and maintains clear, accurate, and timely documentation in the EHR. Coordinates care with Public Health clinical teams and external providers; participates in warm handoffs, clinical consultation, and integrated-care activities as appropriate. Maintains compliance with agency workflows, Medicaid and contracted insurance billing requirements, state agreement addenda, and applicable Behavioral Health policies and procedures.
  
  
• Conducts Community Behavioral Health Outreach & Education: In coordination with the Mental Health Coordinator, develops and implements community outreach and education activities to increase awareness of behavioral health services, reduce stigma, promote prevention and early intervention, and improve access to care. Participates in community events, presentations, educational opportunities, and other outreach activities designed to connect Gaston County residents with behavioral health services and resources.
  
  
• Develops Community Partnerships & Referral Pathways: Works in coordination with the Mental Health Coordinator to establish and strengthen relationships with behavioral health providers, healthcare organizations, schools, community and faith-based organizations, and other community partners. Develops and maintains referral pathways between Public Health and community providers and helps identify barriers, service gaps, and opportunities to improve access to behavioral health services.
  
  
• Supports Behavioral Health Program Development, Evaluation & Performance Improvement: Collaborates with the Mental Health Coordinator and Clinical Services leadership to review referral patterns, service utilization, community needs, access barriers, and program outcomes. Provides clinical expertise to behavioral health initiatives and supports performance improvement activities. May participate in the Gaston County Mental Health Collaborative and other internal or external committees and initiatives related to Behavioral Health and Integrated Care.
  
  
• Disaster Response: Assists the community during emergencies such as natural disasters or bio-terroism events by delivering services in the field as needed. Participates in disaster prepardness, and any other emergency activities in situations the public's health (i.e., disease outbreak, natural disasters, etc.).
  
  
• Implement strategies aimed at achieving Health Equity, including but not limited to: attending trainings to better understand inequities, identifying and addressing barriers to health, serving on the Health Equity Team or its subcommittees, engaging in internal or external efforts to eliminate health disparities.

• Graduation with a Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
•  Current unencumbered license is required. Will considered LCSW-A or LCMHC-A.
•  1 - 2 years of experience
•  Valid CPR Certification
•  Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

A copy of your unencumbered license and CPR certification must be attached to your application. Failure to attach these documents may result in your application being rejected.

Must meet annual educational requirements to maintain license; or will meet initial licensure requirements within first 3 years of employment. Adherence to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics is required. In compliance with G.S.153A-94.2 (b), if the position being filled requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, the County must require the applicant, if offered the position, to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI. These checks must be performed in accordance with G.S.143B-1209.26, which authorizes the SBI to provide fingerprint-based state and national criminal record checks to cities and counties.


The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.