Residential Therapist

Monday - Friday/2nd shift 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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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.

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The UNC Horizons Program seeks a therapist for pregnant and parenting women residing in a gender-specific, trauma-responsive substance use disorder treatment program in Chapel Hill. The therapist will be responsible for maintaining an individual caseload of up to 12 pregnant or parenting women a week and clinical documentation. Additionally, this position will spend time providing on-site clinical support to manage or prevent clinical crises, and on an on-call rotation schedule. An ideal candidate would have experience or knowledge in caring for women with substance use histories, working within an interdisciplinary team, and having a flexible schedule.

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.

LMFT, LCAS, LCSW, or LCMHC, or a provisional license of any of the mentioned licenses is required. Prior experience or working knowledge with treating vulnerable populations, women, and/or family interventions.

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Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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.