Child Therapist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a part-time licensed child and family therapist to work with at-risk children in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves assessing and providing clinical care while using specialized treatment models. Candidates must be licensed to practice in North Carolina with relevant experience and therapies in child mental health.

Benefits

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive perks including discounts

Qualifications

• Must be fully licensed (LCMHC, LCSW, etc.).
• Experience working with children aged 3-11 is required.
• Preferred knowledge in gender-specific substance abuse treatment.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat at-risk children ages 3-11.
• Collaborate with other therapist/supervisor on treatment plans.
• Utilize dyadic treatment models effectively.

Skills

Experience with at-risk children

Familiarity with dyadic interventions

Training in evidence-based modalities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline

Certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job description

Approximately 20 hours per week; primarily afternoons on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

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.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

UNC Horizons is seeking a part-time licensed child and family therapist to work afternoons (M-Th; typically 2-6PM) as needed in the Chapel Hill area. Child therapist will work with current Child Therapist/Supervisor to assess and treat at-risk children ages 3-11. We use a dyadic treatment model, so familiarity with dyadic interventions is preferred, such as Child Parent Psychotherapy, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up, TFCBT , etc. Hours will vary based on case load but approximately 5-20 hours per week.

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

Therapist must be fully licensed ( LCMHC , LCSW , etc.) with experience working with at-risk children ages birth 3-11. Preferences for training in evidence-based modalities, such as TF- CBT , Circle of Security Parenting, Child Parent Psychotherapy, and Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Knowledge of or interest in gender-specific substance abuse treatment is preferred; Experience working with justice-involve individuals, maternal/child health, child mental health, and substance use treatment.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Must be able to ascend/descend stairs. Duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Optional and Required Documents

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

List of References

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