Job Description:

Department:

Psychiatry - General-412202

Career Area:

Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No

Posting Open Date :

09/24/2024

Application Deadline:

10/28/2024

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Social Work Practitioner - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent:

GN10

Working Title:

Social Work Practitioner - UNC Addiction Medicine Program

Position Number:

20045291

Vacancy ID:

P019650

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week

Work Location:

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$56,691 - $61,862

Pay Band Information:

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see
the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as
one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of
professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy
exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a
comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

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 VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.



OUR MISSION

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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.



Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.


This position is with the UNC Addiction Medicine Program, which provides Addiction and Psychiatric services to those with substance use disorders. The Addiction Medicine Program is comprised of the UNC Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) clinic Hub, co-located with the UNC Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program (ASAP). The STAR clinic is the HUB of a HUB and SPOKE model and functions to stabilize patients with substance use and then transition the patients for ongoing, maintenance treatment at a Community Clinic (the SPOKE). STAR clinic Hub is also the training site for the UNC Addiction Medicine fellowship, which trains up to 8 physician fellows annually, and provides training to medical students and residents. The Addiction Medicine Program provides psychiatric and psychosocial assessment, medication management, psychotherapy and family services to serve individuals with substance use disorders. Additionally, the Addiction Medicine Program is involved with expanding addiction treatment/services across the University and in the Community. This position will focus on transitions, including: identifying patients in the ED/hospital or community with substance use disorders, linking these patients to treatment, assisting with their transition to STAR clinic, providing case management/care coordination, and assisting the patients with transition to the Community clinic

Position Summary:

In connection with the UNC Addiction Medicine Program, the Social Work Practitioner will assist with patient transitions both in the inpatient and outpatient settings, to include engagement with hospitals, Emergency Departments, Substance Use treatment programs and community providers. The Social Work Practitioner will assess case management needs and assist, as needed. This position will be responsible for assessment, planning and coordination of treatment services provided by the UNC Addiction Medicine Program, in addition to updating the treatment plan to meet a patient's changing needs.


Responsibilities are listed below and include services provided both for the inpatient and outpatient settings:

• Provide Screening and Brief Intervention, including a Change Assessment and interest in treatment.


• Assist with the patient's transition from the ED/hospital to UNC STAR Clinic and/or other requested outpatient treatment options available.


• Assist with patient's intake assessment and treatment planning.


• Assess the patient's case management needs at transition and during treatment and provide resources, as needed.


• Assist with patient's transition to the appropriate community resources.


• Work collaboratively providing support and guidance with Peer Support Specialists both on the team and in the community at large.


• Attend organizational meetings and contribute to planning and workflow revision.


• Contribute to various UNC AMP associated projects, as needed.

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.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Previous experience in care management with identified patient population (Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health) required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

A valid driver's license, and access to reliable transportation.The ability to drive 29ft mobile medical vehicle (CDL not required).Licensed to practice in the state of North Carolina is preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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