Embedded Counselor - School Of Dentistry

Department

SA Counseling Psych Svc (CAPS)-650010

Career Area

Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Posting Open Date

07/28/2023

Application Deadline

08/11/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Position Type

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title

Embedded Counselor - School of Dentistry

Appointment Type

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number

20058013

Vacancy ID

NF0007228

Full Time/Part Time

Full-Time Permanent

FTE

1

Hours per week

40

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Commensurate with experience

Proposed Start Date

08/21/2023

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides psychological services to all students enrolled at UNC Chapel Hill who have paid the student health fee. The psychological/counseling services provide individual, couples, and group therapy, same day triage appointments, crisis intervention, outreach services and medication evaluation and management. The team also provides risk assessment evaluation for the Dean of Students office.

Campus Health Services and CAPS is a unique health care entity and position duties do not necessarily compare to an academic department or other service units of the University. We face many challenges associated with healthcare delivery that most job descriptions do not address, including Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) accreditation, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance, CPT and ICD-9 coding, billing, electronic health record, and electronic insurance filing.

Position Summary

Counseling and Psychological Services at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a seasoned clinical therapist with an LCSW or Doctoral degree to join our Embedded Counselor program in the School of Dentistry. In addition to clinical acumen, this position requires extensive experience supporting students around issues of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The stressful environment in the School of Dentistry manifests in students in a number of ways, and intervention is often needed to help students find healthy ways to counteract stress and anxiety. Developing healthy habits for handling stress is a professional skill that will benefit public health students as their education and career opportunities develop. The Embedded Counselor is a full-time, permanent staff member of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) working exclusively with the students in the School of Dentistry. They report to the Director of CAPS. The Embedded Counselor is tasked with providing individual therapy, group therapy, triage services, crisis intervention, outreach and consultation to students in the School of Dentistry in order to promote the development of lifelong skills for achieving and maintaining optimal mental health. They have special interest and experience in working with underrepresented and minoritized groups. The Embedded Counselor will track the needs of students and convey this information to the School of Dentistry in order to champion a healthy environment, improve mental health and prevent burnout.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Relevant professional degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and licensure in the appropriate clinical field of psychology, social work, or mental health practice.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Board eligibility for licensure by the North Carolina Board of Social Work or equivalent licensure board. Full licensure is expected. Employees who have just completed their training will be given adequate time to prepare and achieve licensure.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Current knowledge in depth of their field and its standards of practice; commitment to the practice of quality mental health services including a commitment to human value in that practice; special interest in the University setting and the processes of maturation which occur during college years, undergraduate and graduate; ability to work with other professional staff and support staff to produce integrated professional services; ability to utilize technology in the delivery of student programs.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.