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Posted : Monday, September 18, 2023 06:06 PM
Posting Information
Department Exercise and Sport Science-318600
Career Area Other
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 12/05/2023
Application Deadline 02/16/2024
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Social Work Practitioner - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent GN10
Working Title Social Work Practitioner
Position Number 20051330
Vacancy ID P018444
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 2 years
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, some early mornings or late evenings.
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $49,356 - $60,324 Pay Band Information To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Position Summary Information Be a Tar Heel! Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The purpose of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science (EXSS) is to discover, create and promote knowledge of human movement to improve the quality of life of individuals and society.
This will be accomplished by establishing and maintaining well-funded research programs with a high-quality, productive research faculty who are committed to the research mission of UNC Chapel Hill and EXSS.
The department provides leadership in teaching, research, and scholarship in the discipline of physical education, exercise, and sport science.
A major commitment of the department is to discover, interpret, disseminate, and apply discipline specific knowledge to the university, state, national, and international communities.
The department pursues excellence in educational programs including physical activity instruction, undergraduate academic and graduate academic programs.
The mission of EXSS is further enhanced through interdisciplinary cooperation and departmental faculty securing competitive extramural funding in the form of contracts and grants.
These endeavors enable the department to advance knowledge and thus serve the state and nation.
The Matthew Gfeller Center and the Center for the Study of Retired Athletes are housed within the Department of Exercise and Sport Science.
The mission of the Matthew Gfeller Center is to improve the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of sport-related traumatic brain injuries through research, education, and clinical practice.
The Matthew Gfeller Center is a diverse and inclusive team exceeding 25 individuals.
These core faculty, staff, and trainees are supported by extramural research grants and contracts totaling approximately $10M.
In addition, the Matthew Gfeller Center secured a $12.
5M gift to develop the Transforming Health and Resilience in Veterans (THRIVE) Program.
The THRIVE Program is a community-based clinical outreach program designed to provide care to veterans who are experiencing the effects of traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress, resulting from a career serving our nation.
The program evaluates, diagnoses, and treats physical, cognitive and other health conditions during a 3-week intensive outpatient program.
The program will see approximately 150 veterans per year and will provide a referral network and post-program follow-ups for as many as 400 veterans and family members every year when it is fully operational.
Position Summary This position is located in the Exercise and Sport Science Department within the College of Arts and Sciences will primarily serve as a Case Manager for the THRIVE Program and will work within a comprehensive interdisciplinary medical team to assess patient needs.
The position will provide screening interviews to identify at risk social and behavioral patients entering the THRIVE Program.
The position will coordinate referrals to resources within the community to further address medical, mental health, behavioral health, and social needs of the patient.
When identifying at risk patients, this position must be able to make critical decisions regarding the patients’ mental/physical health needs to include enhanced social work assistance.
This position will be responsible for: Social Work: -Assisting patients with navigating appointments through the THRIVE Program -Building relationships with patients that foster early communication of risky situations to mitigate the need for crisis management -Prepare clients’ discharge note with clinical team and reviews post-discharge plan requirements -Assesses patients’ needs and provides proper clinic and community referrals -Advocate on behalf of patients to ensure we are meeting their needs Treatment/ Counseling: -Assess client needs and intervene appropriately -Use counseling techniques to teach appropriate behaviors and develop behavioral programs -Follow up with patients for 1 year post discharge.
Communicate clinically significant information to providers -Maintain contact with relevant providers to monitor progress and coordinate treatment efforts Records Management: -Maintain clients’ records by reviewing case notes; logging events and progress -Complete required documentation and electronic data entry to assist with continuity of care, program evaluation, and outcome data.
-Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision, case consultations, case management and team meetings.
Communications/Program Administration: -Serve as liaison between the THRIVE patient and the referral source(s) -Demonstrate the ability to provide appropriate care to Veterans, family members and caregivers -Represent the university and THRIVE team in a professional manner.
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 - Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally - Possess relationship-building skills across a diverse range of cultural settings Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience - Experience with direct patient care with mild to moderate Traumatic Brain Injuries - Experience working with active duty and/or veterans - Outstanding customer service skills - Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion - Ability to maintain a positive and cooperative attitude - Ability to organize and prioritize with minimal direction - Ability to work under moderate to high measures of stress Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Clinic – UNCH or ACC, Evening work occasionally
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $49,356 - $60,324 Pay Band Information To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Position Summary Information Be a Tar Heel! Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The purpose of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science (EXSS) is to discover, create and promote knowledge of human movement to improve the quality of life of individuals and society.
This will be accomplished by establishing and maintaining well-funded research programs with a high-quality, productive research faculty who are committed to the research mission of UNC Chapel Hill and EXSS.
The department provides leadership in teaching, research, and scholarship in the discipline of physical education, exercise, and sport science.
A major commitment of the department is to discover, interpret, disseminate, and apply discipline specific knowledge to the university, state, national, and international communities.
The department pursues excellence in educational programs including physical activity instruction, undergraduate academic and graduate academic programs.
The mission of EXSS is further enhanced through interdisciplinary cooperation and departmental faculty securing competitive extramural funding in the form of contracts and grants.
These endeavors enable the department to advance knowledge and thus serve the state and nation.
The Matthew Gfeller Center and the Center for the Study of Retired Athletes are housed within the Department of Exercise and Sport Science.
The mission of the Matthew Gfeller Center is to improve the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of sport-related traumatic brain injuries through research, education, and clinical practice.
The Matthew Gfeller Center is a diverse and inclusive team exceeding 25 individuals.
These core faculty, staff, and trainees are supported by extramural research grants and contracts totaling approximately $10M.
In addition, the Matthew Gfeller Center secured a $12.
5M gift to develop the Transforming Health and Resilience in Veterans (THRIVE) Program.
The THRIVE Program is a community-based clinical outreach program designed to provide care to veterans who are experiencing the effects of traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress, resulting from a career serving our nation.
The program evaluates, diagnoses, and treats physical, cognitive and other health conditions during a 3-week intensive outpatient program.
The program will see approximately 150 veterans per year and will provide a referral network and post-program follow-ups for as many as 400 veterans and family members every year when it is fully operational.
Position Summary This position is located in the Exercise and Sport Science Department within the College of Arts and Sciences will primarily serve as a Case Manager for the THRIVE Program and will work within a comprehensive interdisciplinary medical team to assess patient needs.
The position will provide screening interviews to identify at risk social and behavioral patients entering the THRIVE Program.
The position will coordinate referrals to resources within the community to further address medical, mental health, behavioral health, and social needs of the patient.
When identifying at risk patients, this position must be able to make critical decisions regarding the patients’ mental/physical health needs to include enhanced social work assistance.
This position will be responsible for: Social Work: -Assisting patients with navigating appointments through the THRIVE Program -Building relationships with patients that foster early communication of risky situations to mitigate the need for crisis management -Prepare clients’ discharge note with clinical team and reviews post-discharge plan requirements -Assesses patients’ needs and provides proper clinic and community referrals -Advocate on behalf of patients to ensure we are meeting their needs Treatment/ Counseling: -Assess client needs and intervene appropriately -Use counseling techniques to teach appropriate behaviors and develop behavioral programs -Follow up with patients for 1 year post discharge.
Communicate clinically significant information to providers -Maintain contact with relevant providers to monitor progress and coordinate treatment efforts Records Management: -Maintain clients’ records by reviewing case notes; logging events and progress -Complete required documentation and electronic data entry to assist with continuity of care, program evaluation, and outcome data.
-Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision, case consultations, case management and team meetings.
Communications/Program Administration: -Serve as liaison between the THRIVE patient and the referral source(s) -Demonstrate the ability to provide appropriate care to Veterans, family members and caregivers -Represent the university and THRIVE team in a professional manner.
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 - Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally - Possess relationship-building skills across a diverse range of cultural settings Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience - Experience with direct patient care with mild to moderate Traumatic Brain Injuries - Experience working with active duty and/or veterans - Outstanding customer service skills - Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion - Ability to maintain a positive and cooperative attitude - Ability to organize and prioritize with minimal direction - Ability to work under moderate to high measures of stress Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Clinic – UNCH or ACC, Evening work occasionally
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• Location : Chapel Hill, NC
• Post ID: 9078265794
