Department
Womens Health Resrch Ctr-425201
Career Area
Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Is this an internal only recruitment?:
No
Posting Open Date
05/11/2026
Application Deadline
06/10/2026
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Social Work Practitioner - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent
NC11 / GN10
Working Title
Social Work Practitioner
Position Number
20076127
Vacancy ID
P021015
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Time-Limited
If Time-limited, Estimated Duration Of Appointment
2 years
Hours Per Week
40
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
Work Location:
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$56,690 - $66,000
Pay Band Information
To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see
the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
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
UNC Horizons RISE Program seeks a Community-Based Justice & Recovery Clinician to provide trauma-informed behavioral health interventions for pregnant, parenting, and single women with substance use and trauma histories, involved in the justice-system in Chatham, Orange, and surrounding counties.
This position serves as the primary point of contact for justice-involved agencies across Chatham and Orange County and surrounding counties ensuring timely access to substance use disorder screening, assessment, and intervention services. As a core member of the interdisciplinary team, the therapist functions as the lead clinician to initiate community-based SUD and justice-involved comprehensive group programming for women and children with justice-involved histories and care coordination. The responsibilities include ensuring that women meet the ASAM risk rating of residential, SACOT, and SAIOP services, completing the necessary intake to initiate SACOT and/or IOP services, and providing evidence-based SUD and trauma care among women with child welfare and recovery court involvement.
This role requires close collaboration with child welfare agencies, community-based SUD organizations, and Recovery Courts in NC. Must have a valid driver’s license. This is a time-limited position with an expected duration of two (2) years.
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 in facilitating comprehensive clinical assessments to diagnose substance use and mental health diagnoses
- Skilled in working in high-risk and in clinical crises situations
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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