Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Intensive Outpatient Program
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Psychiatry - General - 412202

Posting Open Date:

11/07/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Intensive Outpatient Program

Appointment Type:

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005353

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date:

02/10/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

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:

Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine's Working Forward initiative. As such, this position's work location is designated as virtual. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit's business needs.

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a full-time fixed-term faculty member at the rank of Clinical Instructor to work in the Intensive Outpatient Program. Treatment services include clinical assessments, individual/family therapy and group therapy to patients who are being referred after a psychiatric hospitalization and still needing more intensive services than traditional therapy or patients being referred by community providers to avoid psychiatric hospitalization. The clinician will provide short-term therapeutic services and case management services as part of the treatment team. Duties will include completing comprehensive clinical assessments, as needed, developing treatment plans, facilitating groups and individual sessions, collaborating with patients, family members, and others involved in patient's care, and educating patients and family members on available resources. Document all clinical work thoroughly in the EMR within established time frames. Participate in team meetings and other departmental meetings and trainings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Applicants must have a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work, Counseling or a relevant field and have a full North Carolina licensure to practice (LCSW or LCMHC). Provisional licensees are not eligible.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

- Experience working with adolescents and adults in group settings.
- Experience providing leadership and psychiatric services as part of a team is also preferred.
- Additionally, it is desired that the successful candidate will have strong clinical and diagnostic skills.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:

Interested candidates may apply by going to https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/291106 and attaching a curriculum vitae and letter of application. Please include the names of 2-3 references.

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