Clinical Instructor

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Clinical Instructor for the Wake County FIT Wellness Program. In a part-time role, you will provide therapy and case management for clients with severe mental illnesses, emphasizing client-centered care and community support. This position is essential for improving health outcomes for underserved populations in a collaborative, diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience with serious mental illnesses in high-need populations.
• Strong commitment to client-centered care.
• Comfortable working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy and case management.
• Support development and supervision of Community Health Workers.
• Contribute to administrative tasks enhancing program function.

Skills

Engagement

Rapport-building

Client-centered care

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field

LCSW, LCAS, or LCMHC license

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department	Psychiatry-TailoredPlnCareMgmt - 412221
Posting Open Date	03/07/2025
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Type	Permanent Faculty
Working Title	Clinical Instructor
Appointment Type	Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID	FAC0005495
Full-time/Part-time	Part-Time Permanent
Hours per week	20
FTE	0.5
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date	05/19/2025

Position Information

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.

The Therapist/Case Manager will provide individual therapy, case management, and clinical consultation as part of the Wake County UNC FIT Wellness Program, serving formerly incarcerated clients with serious mental illnesses. In addition to direct care, this role will support the development and supervision of the Community Health Workers (CHW) and contribute to administrative tasks that enhance program function.

LCAS preferred. Experience working with health care systems, mental health and substance use treatment programs, community-based organizations.
Familiarity with interventions for co-occurring disorders and experience in working with a diverse client population.
Experience within the past 5 years working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaboratively practicing with peer support workers, psychiatrists, PCPs, health workers, health educators, and/or other health professionals.
Experience with client assessment, treatment planning, conducting interviews/investigations, advising/counseling clients, and participating in health promotion and health education activities.
Excellent organization, follow through, and ability to juggle multiple priorities in fast-paced environment with multiple collaborators
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience living or working in Wake County, NC

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
Position Summary
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field. Must hold a LCSW, LCAS, LCAS-A or LCMHC license. At least one year of direct experience with individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses, particularly within justice-involved or high-need populations. Experience providing therapy, case management, substance use counseling, intervention and/or referral services to culturally diverse populations. Strong engagement and rapport-building abilities, strong commitment to client-centered care, and experience and comfort working both independently and within a collaborative team. Comfortable working with culturally diverse populations, LGBT individuals, and a diverse array of formerly incarcerated people including those who have committed a sex offense. Valid NC driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link	https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/297705

Department Contact Information

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