Social Work Practitioner

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.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION

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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources.

We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

UNC Horizons provides comprehensive, gender-specific outpatient and residential treatment for pregnant women and women with children up to 11 years old. The primary purpose of this position is to provide case management services for women and their children in a residential setting in conjunction with the therapist and Treatment Team.

Case management is a collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the options of an individual's service needs. Some of these duties include treatment planning, job readiness, budgeting, maintaining and updating client's records, documenting services, providing transportation, being on an on-call rotation, handling crises with the support of senior clinicians, meeting and engaging in weekly treatment team meetings, providing resources and referrals for housing, and legal issues, coordinating and consulting with other agencies and professionals as well as leading and co-facilitates groups in an outpatient setting.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Must have one of the following: QP (Qualified Professional), CDAC (Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor), CDAC-I (Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor

• Intern), CSAC (Certified Substance Abuse Counselor) licensure, and/or provisional licensed LCAS-A (Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist), LCSW-A (Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate).

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Social work or counseling experience; or experience with the substance abuse population, gender-specific treatment, child and family counseling, and a perinatal setting preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Must have one of the following:

• QP (Qualified Professional),
• CDAC (Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor),
• CDAC-I (Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor

• Intern),

• CSAC (Certified Substance Abuse Counselor) licensure, and/or provisional licensed LCAS-A (Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist), or
• LCSW-A (Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate).

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Must be able to ascend/descend stairs, with or without accommodation.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Night work occasionally, On-call occasionally, Patient care involved, Valid NC Driver's License Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/277369