Behavioral Health Specialist
Vecinos Inc.·Franklin, North Carolina
Vecinos Inc.·Franklin, North Carolina
Provide behavioral health services, case management, and brief consultations to uninsured and low-income clients within an integrated care team. Assist with administrative tasks, patient scheduling, and the development of evidence-based behavioral health education resources.
Vecinos, Inc.
The Bilingual Behavioral Health Specialist works under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Director and directly with the Integrated Care team to provide behavioral health services to Vecinos clients and may include providing brief consultations with patients and medical providers, intersecting with the entire integrated care team.
Clinical Provide case management as needed, helping patients access needed resources either within Vecinos or within the community Document encounters and communications with patients in Vecinos’ electronic health record, Athenanet Complete patient health questionnaires and screenings prior to appointments Depending on experience: Provide 15-minute behavioral health consultations with patients to assess their wellbeing, including education regarding mental health in general and awareness of Vecinos’ programs and other resources Administrative Assist the Behavioral Health Director in administrative tasks as needed, including office management, internal and external communications, resource management, etc. Assist patients with appointment scheduling and confirmations Participate in weekly behavioral health team meetings Conduct patient feedback and community assessment surveys as needed Research, develop and/or improve behavioral health education resources based on evidence-based practices. Present to and train the integrated care team on these materials 3) Team Collaboration Collaborate across Vecinos’ departments to promote behavioral health promotion and services throughout the organizational activities Serve as a liaison between Vecinos’ departments and patients, keeping medical providers informed of patients’ mental health needs and voicing the needs and concerns of patients Required Qualifications Native or near-native English/Spanish fluency, including a strong command of medical and mental health vocabulary and excellent written and verbal communication skills Associates Degree in a relevant field At least two year’s experience in behavioral health services Demonstrated interest and experience in a mental health setting Able to work effectively both independently and as a team member in an integrated care setting with therapists, nurses, physicians, outreach staff, and other partner agencies Cultural sensitivity and a caring and confident demeanor Flexible and dependable with a professional attitude Desire to serve uninsured/underserved populations
Bachelors in a human services field (e.g. social work, psychology, counseling, integrated health care) or four years’ relevant experience Working towards becoming a licensed clinical social worker, counselor, or other relevant licensure Five year’s experience in relevant behavioral health services Five year’s experience in relevant farmworker health services Five year’s experience in relevant crisis intervention, assessing for safety and safety planning, and health education Submit Resume through www.vecinos.org
Requires an Associate's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of experience in behavioral health services. Native or near-native fluency in both English and Spanish is mandatory.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in North Carolina often look for licensed or credentialed clinicians, and this role requires registration with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification board. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer a bachelor’s degree and want candidates who can work within treatment, documentation, and care coordination expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your credential status before applying.
