Residential Therapist

Inside Higher Ed

Chapel Hill (NC)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 50,837

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A treatment program in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Residential Therapist to provide direct client services and supervision for women with substance abuse issues and their children. This full-time permanent role requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Services and offers a competitive salary range of $47,000 - $50,837. Evening, night, and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework.
Licensure preferred: LCAS, LCAS-A, LCSW, LCSW-A, LPC, LPC-A, LPA.
Experience with substance dependency populations.

Responsibilities

Provide direct client service and supervision.
Deliver individual and group client services.
Participate in on-call system.

Skills

Solid communication skills

Ability to work in a treatment team setting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline

Job description

Overview

UNC Horizons Program seeks Residential Therapist to work in our residential treatment programs for women with substance abuse issues and their children in Chapel Hill. These programs operate 24/7, 365 days a year.

Responsibilities

Provide direct client service (structured and informal) and supervision.
Deliver individual and group client services.
Work effectively in a treatment team environment.
Actively participate in the residential on-call system.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline with coursework related to the area of assignment. Some positions may require certification to practice as required by the North Carolina Social Work Certification Board.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Solid communication skills and the ability to work well in a treatment team setting.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

One of the following licensure is preferred: LCAS, LCAS-A, LCSW, LCSW-A, LPC, LPC-A, LPA.
Experience working with populations with substance dependency issues.
Experience in a women’s residential substance abuse program and in a trauma-informed environment.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

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

Position/Schedule Requirements