Program Manager

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Horizons at Wake seeks a Program Manager to support clinical and administrative coordination for new projects serving pregnant and parenting women interfacing with the legal system, with a substance use disorder in North Carolina. The role leads gender-responsive outpatient and reentry services, oversees housing programs, and coordinates intake and clinical team activities across Wake County.

The position requires two clinical licenses and an addiction credential, with experience working

Qualifications

• Provisional or full clinical license in listed credentials (LCSW, LCAS, LCMHC, LMFT, LCSWA, LCASA, LMFT-A)
• Experience in behavioral health services, preferably substance use disorder treatment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Lead program management and intake coordination for gender-responsive outpatient and reentry services.
• Oversee data collection, reporting, and quality assurance to meet project protocols and audits.
• Train and supervise staff and coordinate with community partners and departments to ensure fidelity of services.

Skills

Clinical licensure

Behavioral health

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed care

Community partnerships

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Career Area Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

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

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 at Wake seeks a Program Manager to support the clinical and administrative for new projects/services caring for pregnant and parenting women and single women interfacing with the legal system (child welfare/family court, jails, prisons) with a substance use disorder in North Carolina. The position will lead gender-responsive outpatient and reentry services initiatives such as overseeing the transitional housing program and outpatient SUD perinatal programming and lead intake coordinator for the justice-involved state-wide program. The tasks will focus on program management, programmatic reporting, data/evaluation monitoring (intake forms, consent to treatment, monthly treatment plan updates, discharges), and supporting the clinical services (assessments, intakes, leading clinical team minutes, and facilitating intake/admissions in Wake County). This position will also train and supervise project staff and oversee the referral lines to initiate behavioral health services. This position will be responsible for clinical assessments to determine substance use disorder and mental health conditions that align with the DSM -5 manual and ensure treatment plans are delivered promptly.

Likewise, this position will report to the Director of Community Engagement and Integrated Treatment Services to ensure the fidelity of evidence-based SUD services through administrative supervision, direct observation, and training through quality assurance and improvement tasks. Further, this position will engage in community outreach, local and state presentations, and site visits with the Director of Community Engagement and Integrated Treatment Services to various jails and prisons to complete screening, referrals, and intakes. The person in this position will ensure compliance with all project protocols and regulations and will monitor data collection and project documentation for internal and external audits.

The position requires two clinical licenses ( LCSW , LPA , LMFT , LCMHC , or a provisional license of one of these credentials) and an addiction credential ( CADC , LCAS -A, LCAS ). Also, this position requires experience working with women with a SUD , trauma, violence, legal involvement (child welfare/family court, jails, prisons, etc), and an understanding of working with women and families.

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

• Provisional or full clinical license ( LCSW , LCAS , LCMHC , LMFT , LCSWA , LCASA , LMFT -A)
• Must have experience related to behavioral health services, preferably substance use disorder treatment
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be knowledgeable of the impact of trauma, stigma, substance use, and incarceration among pregnant, parenting, and single women
• Must be able to develop strong partnerships with community agencies
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work or Master’s degree in counseling in a human services field and one year of social work or counseling
• Experience working with pregnant, parenting, and single women impacted by substance use, trauma, incarceration
• Experience providing trauma and gender-responsive treatment
• Experience with project management and staff supervision
• Understanding of the medical model of addiction (addiction medicine) and biopsyhosicalspiritual framework of addiction treatment (social work/human services field)
• Ability to build rapport and relationships with individuals, families, and communities
• Experience with the addictive disorder section of the DSM -5, assessing and diagnosis addictive disorders, and the ability to diagnoses mental health conditions or collaborate with medical providers to inform a mental health diagnosis
• Experience with understanding consent to treatment or services, data collection, quality assurance, data security, reviewing protocols or programming
• Experience in working within an interdisciplinary team and/or training/leading behavioral health professionals ( PSS , QP, case managers, paraprofessionals, etc.)

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.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• Certification/licenses

Optional Documents

• List of References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or mostly closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
  • None of the above
• * A clinical license is required for this position. Please select which of the following licensure which you have:
  • LCSW
  • LMHC
  • LP-A
  • LMFT
  • LCAS
  • Associates level of any of the license listed above
• * Do you have experience working with clients with substance use disorders?
  • Yes
  • No