Social Work Practitioner

at  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

POSITION SUMMARY

UNC Horizons provides comprehensive, gender-specific outpatient and residential treatment for pregnant women and women with children up to 11 years old. The primary purpose of this Case management position is to provide case management services for women and their children in a residential setting in conjunction with the therapist and Treatment Team. Case management is a collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the options of an individual’s service needs. Some of these duties include treatment planning, job readiness, budgeting, maintaining and updating client’s records, documenting services, providing transportation, being on an on-call rotation, handling crises with the support of senior clinicians, meeting and engaging in weekly treatment team meetings, providing resources and referrals for housing, and legal issues, coordinating and consulting with other agencies and professionals as well as leading and co-facilitates groups in an outpatient setting.

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

Must have one of the following:

• QP (Qualified Professional)
• CDAC (Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor)
• CDAC-I (Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor – Intern)
• CSAC (Certified Substance Abuse Counselor) licensure
• Provisional LCAS-A (Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist)
• Provisional LCSW-A (Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, AND EXPERIENCE

One year of social work or counseling experience; or experience with the substance abuse population, gender-specific treatment, child and family counseling, and a perinatal setting preferred.

SPECIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

POSITION/SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

Evening work occasionally, Night work occasionally, On-call occasionally, Patient care involved, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.