Clinical Instructor
About The Position
The Department of Psychiatry and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE ), fixed-term position at the Clinical Instructor level at our outpatient clinic in Carrboro, NC. The STEP Clinic provides comprehensive psychiatric and recovery services to approximately 700 individuals, including individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Role responsibilities for this professional 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. Collaborate with other professionals in our Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health including our co-located Primary Care Clinic, Community Resource Court, Individualized Placement and Support team and Assertive Community Treatment team. Participate in clinic and health system continuous quality improvement initiatives. Provide education to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient’s diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation. Maintain working knowledge of and liaison with community agencies and resources. Carry out other duties as assigned.
Nice To Haves
- LCSW full licensure is preferred; LCSW -A may be considered.
- At least two years of experience with persons with severe and persistent mental illness is recommended.
- Desired qualities include a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal 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 also beneficial to this position.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Collaborate with other professionals in our Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health including our co-located Primary Care Clinic, Community Resource Court, Individualized Placement and Support team and Assertive Community Treatment team.
- Participate in clinic and health system continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide education to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient’s diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation.
- Maintain working knowledge of and liaison with community agencies and resources.
- Carry out other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
