The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Department of Psychiatry, Center for Excellence in Mental Health invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term clinical instructor. The successful candidate will join UNC Encompass as an individual therapist on a multi-disciplinary team of an IPS/SEES counselor, peer support specialist, CMA, administrative assistant, individual therapist, family therapist and psychiatrist. UNC Encompass uses a coordinated specialty care model to treat those, aged 15-30, who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis (FEP).
Clinical responsibilities will primarily include screening, assessment, provisional diagnosis, assertive outreach and engagement, individual therapy, case management and psychoeducation. A second responsibility of the individual therapist will be general administration duties to include; participation in weekly data collection, assistance with referrals, maintenance of tracking databases, supporting the development and facilitation of community outreach and education and tasks that may not fall in a traditional individual therapist role but support the overall function of the UNC Encompass mission.
* Applicant must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work with a minimum of two years of clinical practice, with an LCSW. An LCMHC will be considered.
* Experience and interest in outreach and engagement, developing and providing therapy, community presentations, crisis assessment and management
* Therapy skills with multiple therapy modalities, for the right candidate training may be provided
* Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary environment
* Interest in working with those aged 15-30 who may be experiencing a first episode of psychosis and new to mental health treatment
The physical location of the position is in Raleigh, NC
