Psychotherapist at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in chapel hill, North Carolina

Job Description:

Department:

Medicine-Hematology - 411490

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date:

11/26/2024

Application Deadline:

11/28/2024

Position Type:

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Psychotherapist

Position Number:

20068283

Vacancy ID:

S024398

Full-time/Part-time:

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

12

Work Schedule:

Mondays - N/A
Tuesdays - 1st Tuesday 9:30 - 12:00, other Tuesdays N/A
Wednesdays - ½ day clinic, afternoons, 4 hours
Thursdays - ½ day clinic, afternoons, 4 hours
Fridays - clinical supervision of LCSWA, administrative time for notes, care coordination, quality improvement research.

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

6 months not to exceed 11 months

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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

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.

Position Summary:

The Division of Hematology/Oncology provides medical care to the people of North Carolina; serves as a referral center for patients from throughout the United States and worldwide; educates medical school undergraduates, residents and fellows in the subspecialties of Hematology and Oncology; and advances scholarly research and laboratory and clinical investigations in the health sciences. The activities of the Division are diverse and complex, with an annual budget of over $15 million and a staff of approximately 90 (approximately 55 in 2005). The patient care activities are broad in scope. Long-term care requires interaction of all members of the health care team. Care is provided in seven outpatient clinics (breast, lung, leukemia/lymphoma, bone marrow transplant, prostate, sickle cell and thrombosis/hemostasis clinics), in the hospital bone marrow transplant unit and two inpatient services.


The Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program was created to provide comprehensive care to patients with various sickle cell syndromes. Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the United States and is most prevalent in young, African American and Latino populations. Our Sickle Cell Clinical Program is staffed by professionals with a commitment to providing the best possible care to patients with sickle cell disease. The adult and pediatric sickle cell staff provides services to more than 300 adults and 250 children annually at our clinics in Chapel Hill.


The program seeks to hire a clinician to provide evidence-based psychotherapy treatment to sickle cell patients. This position requires a candidate with a demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and with a unique patient population. More specific requirements of the position are listed below.
o Provide evidence-based psychotherapy to patients of the program with mental health concerns.
o Staff two day clinics each week through UNC Benign Hematology Clinic, with a goal of 8 scheduled patients per week. X RVUs.
o Standardize mental health screenings in patient population and collect data for quality improvement.
o Provide clinical supervision to the program's LCSWA.
o Collaborate with providers and staff to aid in care coordination.
o Attending staff meeting on the 1st Tuesday of each month to provide updates on treatment plans and input on mental health needs of patients.
o Keep timely treatment notes.

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:

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.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Candidate with a demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and with a unique patient population.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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