Perinatal and Maternal Outpatient Therapist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 88,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Perinatal and Maternal Outpatient Therapist to provide gender-responsive, evidence-based services to pregnant and parenting adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. The role is based at Horizons Orange County site in Carrboro, NC, with a 40-hour work week.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, initial treatment planning, documenting encounters, and facilitating therapeutic groups within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline; licensure or eligibility as LCSW/LCAS/LMFT/LCMHC may be required.
• Experience with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders among women preferred.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary treatment team; knowledge of trauma-informed care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide gender-responsive, evidence-based services to pregnant and parenting adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop initial substance use and co-occurring treatment plans.
• Document therapeutic encounters and facilitate gender-responsive therapeutic groups within a multidisciplinary perinatal program.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to support coordinated, person-centered treatment.

Skills

Gender-responsive

Group facilitation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Licensed Clinical Social Worker or equivalent eligibility (LCSW/LCAS/LMFT/LCMHC)

Job description

Department:

OBGYN-Horizons - 412480

Career Area :

Other

Posting Open Date:

09/23/2026

Application Deadline:

10/12/2026

Position Type:

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Perinatal and Maternal Outpatient Therapist

Position Number:

20078729

Vacancy ID:

S028095

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$42.50 per hour

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

6 months or longer

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 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:

The Perinatal and Maternal Outpatient Therapist will provide gender-responsive, evidence-based services to pregnant and parenting adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders at the Horizons Orange County site located in Carrboro, NC. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, developing initial substance use and co-occurring treatment plans, documenting therapeutic encounters, providing brief counseling, and facilitating gender-responsive therapeutic groups within a multidisciplinary perinatal program.

Key responsibilities include:

• Promote treatment engagement, stabilization, and consultation in a gender-responsive substance use disorder treatment program
• Contribute to a group-focused treatment environment, including regular facilitation and co-facilitation of therapeutic and psychoeducational groups.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary care team to support coordinated, person-centered treatment.

*Required license: LCSW, LCAS, LMFT, or LCMHC, or provisional license

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.

Management Preferences:

• Experience in treating co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders among women
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and co-occurring disorder group treatment
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.