Outpatient Intake Coordinator

Monday - Friday: 9:00AM - 1:00PM ; 10:00AM - 2:00PM

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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.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Outpatient Intake Coordinator for the UNC Horizons Program at Wake County. This role will include completing screenings, intakes, referrals, and care coordination for women and children enrolled in the outpatient perinatal program at the UNC Horizons Program at Wake County. This person will join the interdisciplinary/clinical team to discuss clinical cases and assist with developing treatment plans for individuals in the program. This position will also focus on advocacy and clinical outreach for pregnant and parenting patients affected by substance use, trauma , violence, incarceration, and serves as a liaison with various stakeholders, while maintaining multiple community partner relationships through outreach. Lastly, this individual will support the referral line and consult with the clinical team to address identified clinical needs for clients and ensure that individuals are connected to clinical services upon completion or discharge from the program.

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.

Bachelor's degree in a human services discipline (Human Development, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, etc.), including eligibility of becoming a Qualified Professional status. 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

History, knowledge, and at least one year of exposure to social work or counseling experience; or experience with the substance abuse population, gender-specific treatment, child and family counseling, justice-involved population and a perinatal setting preferred. An ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational skills, time management skills, charting and documentation, and ability to address clinical needs in a timely manner.
In addition, an ideal candidate would have the following experience:
1. Knowledge of SUD in adults
2. Knowledge of record keeping and administrative duties
3. Skill in assessment, case management, advocacy, and individual and group therapy.
4. Knowledge of the needs and concerns of women, including some exposure to issues such as childhood and adult trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, substance abuse., pregnancy/parenting, and legal and economic difficulties.
5. Ability to work with women from varying incomes, ages, ethnic/racial groups, lifestyles.
6. Knowledge of residential environments
7. Knowledge of supervisory role, especially with paraprofessionals.

Specialized knowledge of motivational interviewing, 12-step Philosophy, trauma therapies, and recovery principals.

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 of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.