Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician - Fletcher

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: At UNC Health Pardee, we are committed to delivering whole-person, integrated care that meets patients where they are. The Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician is embedded in a primary care setting, serving as a key member of the medical team to address behavioral health needs in real time. This clinician provides brief, evidence-based interventions and short-term therapy to appropriate patients within the primary care clinic, while also coordinating care and connecting patients to additional resources when longer-term or specialty services are needed. Clinicians in this role work side-by-side with primary care providers, nurses, and other team members to support timely access to behavioral health care. The position is well-suited for clinicians who are flexible, collaborative, and skilled in providing targeted, solution-focused care in a fast-paced medical environment. This is more than a therapy role-it's an opportunity to shape how behavioral health is delivered in the medical home, improving outcomes for patients and families across our community. Responsibilities: * Provide brief, solution-focused interventions for patients of all ages during primary care visits as needed. * Deliver short-term, evidence-based therapy within the primary care clinic to patients for whom extended outpatient care is not indicated. * Conduct focused assessments and screenings to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and provider decision-making. * Collaborate directly with primary care providers and team members to address behavioral health needs as they arise. * Support patients and families in managing behavioral health concerns related to chronic conditions, stress, lifestyle changes, and psychosocial challenges. * Facilitate warm hand-offs and referrals for patients requiring specialty behavioral health or community-based services. * Participate in team huddles, case consultations, and clinic quality improvement efforts. * Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with organizational, regulatory, and payer standards. * Engage in ongoing professional development, maintaining licensure and required continuing education. Other information: Required * Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field. * Active North Carolina license as LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, LCAS, and/or LP (full license required; provisionally licensed applicants may be considered based on program needs). * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification * Demonstrated training and experience in evidence-based brief interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT, MI, solution-focused approaches). * Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based setting. Preferred * Experience providing behavioral health services in a primary care or integrated setting. * Familiarity with population health or collaborative care models. * Experience delivering both brief interventions and short-term therapy to diverse populations. Job Details Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Blue MD Administration Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: DR PARK Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes