Social Work Practitioner

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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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.

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THIS IS A TIME-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 2 YEARS.

UNC Horizons is a trauma-informed substance use disorder ( SUD) treatment program. The location for this time-limited (2 year) position will be the UNC Horizons Program in Raleigh. UNC Horizons Program in Wake County provides comprehensive substance abuse treatment for women-identified people and their children residing in the Wake Co. area, including individuals transitioning out of correctional settings.

The purpose of this position is to provide: 1.) assertive engagement for women in prisons and 2.) case management reentry services upon release. The Justice-Involved Care Coordinator will help women with a history of substance abuse who are transitioning out of the North Carolina Correctional Institute for Women ( NCCIW) in Raleigh. This position will work with a team to help women access transportation, housing, medication to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders, employment, prenatal and primary care, and connect to outpatient and residential treatment and other interventions in North Carolina as needed. This role will also work to build relationships with community stakeholders and communities and engage in community outreach to support a smooth transition back into the client's hometown.

The Justice-Involved Care Coordinator will work with housing specialists, treatment providers, employment agencies across NC to bolster a successful reentry and recovery process. This role offers up to 50% of telebehavioral remote work (based on performance of meeting clients' complex needs and treatment plans) and 50% on-site care coordination. An ideal candidate will reside in the Wake County area, have experience with case management and providing services to people who have been incarcerated, and have a keen interest in building community and a commitment to gender-responsive SUD care and reentry services.

This position will provide intensive case management services to clients leaving the North Carolina Correctional Institute for Women. Specific duties will include but are not limited to:

a) Engage in ethical service delivery and practices as required by all auditing bodies (certification and licensure boards, UNC University, UNC Horizons)
b) Coordinate with prison staff to initiate referrals to Horizons' post-release SUD services and serve as a member of their interdisciplinary team
c) Observe and monitor behavioral modification using the level of care utilization system ( LOCUS) tool to measure psychiatric and addiction needs and facilitate SUD and MH screenings
d) Complete intake documents, treatment plans, provide psychoeducation, motivational interviewing, referrals to the appropriate level of care, clinical discharges, and co-facilitate crisis stabilization.
e) Provide interventions to include CENAPS/Gorski Relapse Prevention and Seeking Safety
f) Meet with clients to orient them to services, complete consent forms to initiate clinical services, and collect information and data as required for project.
g) Provide evidence-based behavioral health and counseling interventions, support the 24/7 justice-involved crisis line.
h) Attend weekly interdisciplinary meetings and individual supervision with Program Coordinator, and other team meetings.
i) Document services delivered in adherence to program productivity standards. All contacts must be documented, and will occur weekly, biweekly, or monthly based on the client's treatment plans.

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 substance use disorder ( SUD) treatment, particularly with gender-specific, perinatal, child and family, and/or justice-involved populations.
* Strong clinical skills in assessment, case management, and advocacy, along with an understanding of women's needs, including trauma, parenting, and socioeconomic challenges.
* Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
* Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Not Applicable.

THIS IS A TIME-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 2 YEARS.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

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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.