Clinical Instructor

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Psychiatry-TailoredPlnCareMgmt - 412221 Posting Open Date 06/05/2026 Application Deadline 06/19/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Clinical Instructor Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty Vacancy ID FAC0005984 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Proposed Start Date 08/03/2026

Position Information

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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

The Therapist/Clinical Case Manager will provide individual therapy, case management, and clinical consultation as part of the Wake County UNC FIT Wellness Program, serving formerly incarcerated clients with serious mental illnesses. In addition to direct care, this role will support the development and supervision of the Community Health Workers (CHW) and contribute to administrative tasks that enhance program function.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Must hold a LCSW license.
• At least one year of direct experience with individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses, particularly within justice-involved or high-need populations (for example, inpatient psychiatric care, assertive community treatment).
• Experience providing therapy, clinical case management, substance use counseling, intervention and referral services to culturally diverse populations.
• Strong engagement and rapport-building abilities, strong commitment to client-centered care, and experience and comfort working both independently and within a collaborative team.
• Comfortable working with culturally diverse populations, LGBT individuals, and a diverse array of formerly incarcerated people including those who have committed a sex offense.
• Valid NC driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• LCAS preferred.
• Experience working with health care systems, mental health and substance use treatment programs, community-based organizations.
• Experience with adult care home placement and residential substance use treatment referrals.
• Experience with referrals for enhanced psychiatric services (e.g. ACT, CST).
• Familiarity with interventions for co-occurring disorders and experience in working with a diverse client population.
• Experience within the past 5 years working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaboratively practicing with peer support workers, psychiatrists, PCPs, health workers, health educators, and/or other health professionals.
• Experience with Comprehensive Clinical Assessment (CCA), treatment planning, conducting interviews/investigations, advising/counseling clients, and participating in health promotion and health education activities.
• Excellent organization, follow through, and ability to juggle multiple priorities in fast-paced environment with multiple collaborators
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience living or working in Wake County, NC

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/320309

Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Morgan Elliston, HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email moellist@ad.unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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