The Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed-term mental health therapist position at the Clinical Instructor level for the UNC Schizophrenia Evaluation and Treatment (STEP) Clinic in Raleigh, NC. The STEP Clinic provides comprehensive psychiatric and recovery services to more than 500 individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. The therapist will engage in both in-person and telehealth sessions.
Role responsibilities for this individual include: Provide evidence-based psychotherapy services to adults with psychotic disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders and other psychiatric conditions; Complete comprehensive clinical assessments for diagnosis and treatment planning; Participate in clinic and health system continuous quality improvement initiatives; Provide education to patients and families as required; Maintain working knowledge of, and liaison with, community agencies and resources.; Engage in outreach and scheduling of assigned patient panel; Carry out other duties as assigned.
Applicant must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work or related health field. Must be licensed or provisionally licensed (LCSW, LCSW-A, LMFT, LMFT-A, LCMHC and LCMHC-A may be considered). Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in conventional community residences, work in market jobs, and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous support services. Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential.
Strong applicants will have experience and interest in outreach and engagement, developing and providing group therapy, community presentations, crisis assessment and management. Full licensure and strong therapy skills are preferred. Training may be provided for the right candidate. Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary environment is desired.
