Social Work Practitioner

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 10 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 22 Apr 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Womens Health Resrch Ctr-425201
Career Area Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 04/09/2024
Application Deadline 04/22/2024
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Social Work Practitioner - Contributing
Salary Grade Equivalent GN07
Working Title Social Work Practitioner
Position Number 20053845
Vacancy ID P018911
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 2 years
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $35,837 - $42,444
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information


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
THIS IS A TIME-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 2 YEARS.
 
UNC Horizons is a trauma-informed hub-and-spoke model substance abuse treatment program. The home/hub for this permanent position will be the UNC Horizons Program at Wake. UNC Horizons Program at Wake 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. This role is up to 50% of telebehavioral remote work and 50% on-site care coordination including pre-release sessions to initiate services and in-person post-release support. The purpose of this position is to provide care coordination as a Clinical Case Manager and for people transitioning out of North Carolina Correctional Institute for Women in Raleigh (in-person services). This position will work closely with case managers, social workers, and other behavioral health providers at NCCIW. The remaining 50% of this position will support reentry efforts for individuals leaving the North Carolina Correctional Institute for Women in Raleigh. This position will assist pregnant, postpartum, and parenting people to access transportation, housing, medication to treat opioid and alcohol use disorder, prenatal and primary care, and access to maternal-child outpatient and residential treatment and other interventions in North Carolina. Specifically, the purpose of this role is to build relationships with community stakeholders and communities and engage in community outreach. An ideal candidate will reside in the Wake Co area and would be available to facilitate trauma-informed telebehavioral health in a correctional setting.
Provide intensive case management services to clients leaving the North Carolina Correctional Institute for Women.
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 Correctional programming staff to initiate referrals to Horizons’ post-release SUD services and serve as a member of their interdisciplinary team
c) Meet with clients to orient them to services to identify needs and treatment goals pre-lease to promote continuity of care.
d) Meet clients at the time of release in a state vehicle to support them 
e) with transportation and continuity of care to access MOUD and SUD treatment, and other immediate post-release needs. 
f) Provide referrals to address physical and behavioral health needs, and social drivers to meet treatment goals, including assistance with obtaining health insurance, TANF/Workfirst, and other DSS-related resources
g) Provide advocacy to promote maternal-child reunification or visitation, when appropriate
h) Provide evidence-based behavioral health and counseling interventions 
i) Attend Horizons’ weekly interdisciplinary meetings and individual supervision with Program Director, and other team meetings.
j) Document services delivered in adherence to program productivity standards. All contacts for case management must be documented with a daily service note. The note must indicate: purpose of the intervention, the specific intervention providing how effective the intervention was, and how much time was spent providing the intervention.
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
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Knowledge of the population served 
Preferred – History, knowledge, and of exposure to social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, human services field, or counseling experience; or experience with the substance abuse population, gender-specific treatment, child and family counseling, justice-involved population and a perinatal setting preferred.
Preferred: Qualified Substance Abuse Professional or CSAC (Certified Substance Abuse Counselor) or CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or another relevant credential. An ideal candidate would express keen interest in criminal justice, substance use, and maternal health and be familiar with the resources in the in or near Wake County. Additionally, an ideal candidate would possess qualities such as working independently, being organized and have time management skills, communicating effectively, and having the ability to build rapport and new relationships while working in a hybrid setting.
In addition, the following base is expected:
1. Knowledge of counseling theory and practice.
2. Skill in assessment, case management, advocacy, and individual and group therapy.
3. Knowledge of the needs and concerns of women, including some exposure to issues such as childhood and adult trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, substance abuse., pregnancy/parenting, and legal and economic difficulties.
4. Ability to work with women from varying incomes, ages, ethnic/racial groups, and lifestyles.
5. Knowledge of residential environments
6. Knowledge of supervisory role, especially with paraprofessionals.
7. Specialized knowledge of motivational interviewing, 12-step Philosophy, trauma therapies, and recovery principals
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Must have a valid license and be able to drive a state vehicle.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/277874

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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