Social Work Practitioner - Journey

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Social Work Practitioner to join the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team based in Wake County. This role focuses on direct client services, treatment planning, and coordination to support individuals with severe mental illness in community settings.

You will work Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with occasional evenings and weekends, and participate in team meetings and on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline.
• Some positions may require licensure as a Clinical Social Worker per NC criteria.
• Experience with adults with serious, persistent mental illness is preferred.
• Experience with Assertive Community Treatment or similar community-based services is preferred.
• Experience with supported employment is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services and coordination for an assigned ACT caseload.
• Implement treatment planning and psychosocial rehabilitation interventions using evidence-based approaches.
• Participate in daily team meetings, regular treatment planning, and on-call rotations.
• Collaborate across disciplines to address housing, employment and other long-term needs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline

Job description

Posting Information

Department

Psychiatry-CECMH-Wake ACT-412237

Career Area

Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Is this an internal only recruitment?

No

Posting Open Date

08/17/2026

Application Deadline

09/14/2026

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Social Work Practitioner - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent

NC11 / GN10

Working Title

Social Work Practitioner

Position Number

20035364

Vacancy ID

P021294

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

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Work Location

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$47,000 - $55,000

Pay Band Information

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Notice to Applicants

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

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 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 will be based on individual’s expertise and skill as well as the needs of the caseload, and could include housing, employment, peer support services, 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 is preferred.
• Experience working in Assertive Community Treatment or other community-based services (ex: Community Support Team, Individual Placement and Support) is preferred.
• Individuals with experience working in supported employment are encouraged to apply.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Evening work occasionally, On-call occasionally, Patient care involved, Rotating shifts occasionally, Shift work occasionally, Weekend work occasionally

Quick Link

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/323883

Contact Information

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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.