The licensed therapist provides individual and group therapy and assessment; supervision and training of medical providers and practicum students; program development and evaluation; quality improvement initiatives; and contributes to scholarship. The therapist plays an important role in health education and behavior change for patients through the tobacco treatment in inpatient, outpatient and worksite settings. The therapist is administratively responsible through the Director of the UNC Tobacco Treatment & Weight Management Programs at UNC Family Medicine. Successful candidates must be professionally licensed or license eligible to practice social work or equivalent degree in the State of North Carolina.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRelevant 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 ExperienceBoard eligibility for licensure by the North Carolina Board of Social Work or equivalent licensure board.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and ExperienceFull licensure such as LCSW is preferred. Current knowledge of field of practice and its standards; commitment to the practice of quality mental health services including a commitment to human value in that practice; ability to work with other professional staff and support staff to produce integrated professional services; delivery of evidence-based interventions; understanding of issues of diversity with demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in promoting respect and appreciation for diversity and pluralism. Preference for someone with a National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice, experience in tobacco treatment counseling and multidisciplinary health care settings, experience in brief substance use treatment modalities (e.g.: SBIRT), working with populations with chronic disease and/or experience in weight management counseling.
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Campus Security Authority ResponsibilitiesNot Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick LinkPosting Contact InformationDepartment Contact Name and Title Kim Shoenbill, MD Assistant Professor
Department Contact Telephone or Email kimberly_shoenbill@med.unc.edu
Office of Human Resources Contact InformationIf 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
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer StatementThe 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, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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