University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location
Chapel Hill, NC | United States
Job description
Department:
Psychiatry - XDS - 412214
Posting Open Date:02/22/2023
Open Until Filled:Yes
Position Type:Permanent Faculty
Working Title:Clinical Instructor
Appointment Type:Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID:FAC0004438
Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week:40
FTE:1
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date:03/01/2023
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.
OUR VISIONThe Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine is seeking a full-time, fixed-term position at the Clinical Instructor level to serve as the Team Lead for the UNC Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) operating in Orange and Chatham Counties.
ACTT is an intensive, multi-disciplinary, community-based mental health service for adults with a primary severe and persistent mental illness as well as co-occurring substance use disorders, chronic medical issues, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities. ACTT services target individuals who have significant functional impairments, as well as complicating treatment factors including frequent psychiatric hospitalizations, homelessness or housing instability, criminal justice involvement, or other barriers to engagement in more traditional office-based services. The primary responsibilities of the ACT Team Lead position are to provide clinical leadership and oversight, in collaboration with the psychiatric care provider(s), to the ACTT program, including clinical and administrative supervision of staff and managing the day-to-day operations of the team. The Team Lead is responsible for oversight of ACTT recipients’ service authorization, and outcomes reporting as required by LME/MCO or other entities. The Team Lead works in conjunction with program leadership and administrative staff to maximize program revenue while ensuring delivery of high-quality services. The Team Lead is also a practicing clinician and provides direct services to individuals served by the ACT Team, including evidence-based therapies, psychoeducation and support for individuals’ family members, clinical assessments, crisis response services, and development and implementation of person-centered treatment plans. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Applicants must have three years of clinical experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, with a minimum of two years post-graduate school.
Must hold a master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related health services field. Applicant must be a fully or provisionally (associate-level) licensed clinician in good standing with their respective practice board. Associate-level applicants must earn full licensure within 30 months of date of hire in accordance with NCDHHS Clinical Coverage Policy 8A-1. Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and be able to drive a state vehicle. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Experience working in the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) model or other community-based service is preferred.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.
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