Social Work Practitioner

Wednesdays, Fridays, and rotating Saturdays
20-30 hours; 10-hour days

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UNC Horizons seeks a Community-Based Justice & Recovery Therapist to provide gender and trauma-responsive treatment for pregnant, parenting women, and those with substance use, trauma, and those interacting with Wake County legal services (child welfare, adult and family recovery court, jail, NCCIW). The Community-Based Justice & Recovery Therapist is responsible for delivering comprehensive, trauma-informed, and gender-responsive behavioral health services to individuals and families involved with or affected by the justice system. This position provides outpatient substance use and mental health assessments, individual and group therapy, and coordinated care within community settings including recovery court, detention centers, and collaborating social service agencies.
The therapist serves as a core member of an interdisciplinary team, ensuring timely clinical recommendations, facilitating access to treatment and support services, and strengthening care pathways for justice-involved women and families. The role requires strong collaboration with legal partners, child welfare, community programs, and medical/psychiatric providers to promote continuity of care, reentry stability, and long-term recovery. Therefore, the Community-Based Justice & Recovery Therapist will need to work on Wednesdays, Fridays, and rotating Saturdays to meet the clinical and communal needs of the community.

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.

Completion of a master's degree and an active clinical license ( LMFT, LCAS, LCSW, or LCMHC), or a provisional license in any of these disciplines, is required. Prior experience or working knowledge in serving vulnerable populations particularly women and families impacted by substance use trauma. Likewise, experience delivering clinical interventions during non-traditional business hours and working within community-based organizations is required.

An ideal candidate would possess qualities such as working independently, being organized, having strong time management skills, communicating effectively, and having the ability to build rapport and new relationships

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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.