Social Work Practitioner

UNC-Chapel Hill; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Chapel Hill’s Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health seeks an ACT Social Work Practitioner to work with a Wake County-based team, delivering recovery-focused, person-centered services to individuals living with serious mental illness in community settings.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field and may involve on-call rotation, evening or weekend work, and coordination with a multidisciplinary staff to meet client needs across education, housing, and

Qualifications

• 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 licensed Clinical Social Worker as required by the NC Social Work Certification Board.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services and coordination for an assigned group of individuals served by the ACT Team.
• Participate in treatment planning and implement interventions using empirically supported approaches.
• Engage in psychosocial rehabilitation and coordinate care through daily team meetings and on-call rotation.

Skills

Experience with serious mental illness

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

WRAP knowledge

Supported employment experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline

Job description

Career Area Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Is this an internal only recruitment?

Is this an internal only recruitment? No

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/22/2026

Application Deadline

Application Deadline 10/13/2026

Position Type

Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Salary Grade Equivalent

Salary Grade Equivalent NC11 / GN10

Working Title

Position Number

Position Number 20012148

Vacancy ID

Vacancy ID P021402

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

Hours per week 40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Occasional evenings/weekends/holidays; rotating on call shifts

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

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

This position works within the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health on the Assertive Community Treatment ( ACT ) Team based in Wake County. ACT consists of professionals from multiple disciplines (including psychiatry, nursing, social work, rehabilitation counseling, and peer support) who use a team approach to meet the needs of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in community-based settings. ACT works according to a recovery-based philosophy and provides person-centered services addressing the breadth of an individual’s needs, helping him or her achieve their personal goals. ACT is generally the first responder and single point of responsibility for meeting the client’s needs, which necessitates higher frequency and intensity of services and a low staff-to-client ratio.

ACT Social Work Practitioners are responsible for the provision of direct services and coordination for an assigned group of individuals served by the ACT Team, including treatment planning, implementation of interventions using empirically supported approaches, and psychosocial rehabilitation. Area(s) of focus for the position will be based on individual’s expertise and skill as well as the current needs of the team, and could include peer support services, housing, employment, co-occurring disorders, and psychosocial rehabilitation, among others. ACT Social Work Practitioners participate fully in team activities including daily team meetings, regular treatment planning meetings, and participation in the rotation of the on-call phone.

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 working with adults with serious, persistent mental illness.
• Experience working in Assertive Community Treatment or other community-based services (ex: Community Support Team, Individual Placement and Support).
• Knowledge and familiarity with Wellness Recovery Action Planning ( WRAP ).
• Experience working in supported employment.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Valid NC Driver’s License required in order to drive state vehicles.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, On-call occasionally, Patient care involved, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of References

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Social Work Practitioner position.
  • Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in a Human Services discipline with coursework related to the area of assignment.
  • None of the above
• * Do you currently have a valid North Carolina Driver’s License or the ability to obtain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License by your potential start date?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience working with adults with behavioral health (MH/SUD) issues?
  • YES
  • NO
• * Please describe your direct or relevant and transferable experience working with multidisciplinary clinical teams.

  (Open Ended Question)