Perinatal and Maternal Outpatient Therapist

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Perinatal and Maternal Outpatient Therapist to provide gender-responsive, evidence-based services to pregnant and parenting adults within the Horizons program at the Carrboro, NC site. The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and adherence to licensure requirements.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, documenting encounters, and facilitating therapeutic groups to support

Qualifications

• License required: LCSW, LCAS, LMFT or LCMHC.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline is required.
• Experience with treating co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote treatment engagement and stabilization in a gender-responsive program.
• Facilitate and co-facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support coordinated, person-centered treatment.
• Adhere to required licensure and professional standards in daily practice.

Skills

LCSW

LCAS

LMFT

LCMHC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Job description

Posting Information

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

6 months or longer

Position 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 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.

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.