Social Work Practitioner

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

UNC Horizons RISE Program seeks a Community-Based Justice & Recovery Clinician to provide trauma-informed behavioral health interventions for pregnant, parenting, and single women with substance use and trauma histories, involved in the justice-system in Chatham, Orange, and surrounding counties.
This position serves as the primary point of contact for justice-involved agencies across Chatham and Orange County and surrounding counties ensuring timely access to substance use disorder screening, assessment, and intervention services. As a core member of the interdisciplinary team, the therapist functions as the lead clinician to initiate community-based SUD and justice-involved comprehensive group programming for women and children with justice-involved histories and care coordination. The responsibilities include ensuring that women meet the ASAM risk rating of residential, SACOT, and SAIOP services, completing the necessary intake to initiate SACOT and/or IOP services, and providing evidence-based SUD and trauma care among women with child welfare and recovery court involvement.
This role requires close collaboration with child welfare agencies, community-based SUD organizations, and Recovery Courts in NC. Must have a valid driver's license. This is a time-limited position with an expected duration of two (2) years.

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.

* Experience in facilitating comprehensive clinical assessments to diagnose substance use and mental health diagnoses
* Skilled in working in high-risk and in clinical crises situations
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Office

Not Applicable.

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.