Clinical Instructor - NC MATTERS and IMPACTT-NC

Clinical Instructor - NC MATTERS and IMPACTT-NC Working Title Clinical Instructor - NC MATTERS and IMPACTT-NC 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 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 Virtual Care Division of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine is seeking a full‑time, fixed‑term Clinical Instructor to join the two teams operating in the Division – the perinatal psychiatry access program ( NC MATTERS ) and IMPACTT -NC . NC MATTERS enhances care of perinatal patients with behavioral health needs in primary care settings through provider education, capacity building, and care coordination support. IMPACTT -NC provides virtual direct clinical care to youth through schools and community sites throughout North Carolina. Responsibilities: Support expansion of perinatal mental health services in selected rural counties in North Carolina as a Behavioral Health Coordinator (BHC) – 70% of time. Support provider outreach and engagement activities, facilitating access to NC MATTERS consultation and training services. Provide resource and referral support and assist with care coordination for pregnant and postpartum patients with behavioral health needs. Help strengthen local referral pathways and transitions of care. Provide direct patient care (including assessing, diagnosing, and providing therapy to children and youth ages 5–18) through IMPACTT -NC. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and connect with school and community partners as needed. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field from a CSWE‑accredited program. Must be licensed in North Carolina; associate or fully licensed clinicians accepted. Minimum of two (2) years of full‑time clinical social work (or related field) experience. Demonstrated knowledge of perinatal, early childhood and/or youth mental health conditions and evidence‑based treatment approaches. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with health care professionals via phone, email, secure messaging, and in person. Experience with clinical assessment and treatment planning for perinatal, early childhood, and/or youth populations. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Current, unrestricted licensure as a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), or licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) in the state of North Carolina in good standing by the beginning date of the appointment. Prefer a minimum of two (2) years of full‑time post‑licensure clinical work experience. Experience providing consultation, care coordination, or support to health care providers (e.g., psychiatry access programs, integrated care settings). Knowledge of issues related to working with underserved populations. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in documentation, resource management, and follow‑up. Familiarity with academic medical centers, public‑sector programs, or community mental health systems. Experience contributing to development of training, educational, or clinical content for professional or general audiences. Comfort using virtual platforms and technology for consultation, training, and providing therapy to youth. Familiarity with evidence‑informed practices such as trauma‑informed care, motivational interviewing, infant and early childhood mental health frameworks, and/or behavioral health integration in primary care. 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