Residential Therapist

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Department OBGYN-Horizons - 412480 Career Area Other Posting Open Date 04/16/2026 Application Deadline 06/05/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Residential Therapist Position Number 20071402 Vacancy ID S027139 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $42.00 per hour Proposed Start Date Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or less

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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.

UNC Horizons Program seeks Residential Therapist to work in our residential treatment programs for women with substance abuse issues and their children in Chapel Hill. These programs operate 24/7, 365 days a year.

Position Summary

The Residential Therapist provides clinical services within a perinatal, gender-specific, trauma-responsive residential substance use disorder treatment program. This role is responsible for delivering individualized, evidence-based treatment to women, including those who are pregnant or parenting, in accordance with North Carolina residential substance use service definitions.

• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments, including substance use, mental health, and biopsychosocial evaluations, to determine medical necessity and appropriate level of care
• Develop and implement individualized Person-Centered Plans (PCPs) in collaboration with the client and treatment team
• Provide weekly individual therapy sessions focused on substance use, co-occurring disorders, trauma, and recovery support
• Support clients in developing coping skills, relapse prevention strategies, and emotional regulation
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary treatment team, including case management, peer support, medical, and psychiatric providers
• Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute to ongoing assessment of client progress and level of care needs
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant electronic documentation in accordance with NC Medicaid and state regulatory requirements
• Support discharge and transition planning to ensure continuity of care and linkage to community-based services
• LCSW, LCAS, LMFT, or LCMHC required.

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 providing individual therapy to women with substance use disorders, including perinatal populations
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and co-occurring disorder treatment
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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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.

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• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

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• Cover Letter
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