Job title: Clinical Instructor
Company: University of North Carolina
Job description: The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of North Carolina is seeking a fully-licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to work in the Emergency Department on a full-time basis.The provider is responsible for the screening, ongoing evaluation, and treatment of patients presenting with mental health or substance abuse complaints. This professional will augment the primary emergency department care team in making psychiatric diagnosis and providing psychiatric treatment including but not limited to: giving a psychiatric diagnosis, responding to behavioral emergencies, providing supportive therapy, recommendations regarding involuntary commitment and providing resources and disposition collaboration with the multidisciplinary crisis team.Applicants are responsible for documenting psychiatric consult reports that outline assessment/medical decision making, treatment recommendations (level of care recommended), patient history, diagnosis and mental status exam.Applicant should have strong written, oral and organization skills and ability to manage in a fast-paced environment.This position always functions in the emergency department and is a set-rotating schedule.This position qualifies for shift-differential (evening and weekend shifts).This position qualifies for CME (continuing medical education) reimbursement through the Department of Emergency Medicine.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsLicensed Mental Health Counselor ( LMHC) or Fully-licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Applicant should have strong written, oral and organization skills and ability to manage in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and ExperienceEmergency department/crisis experience and 1st commitment certification.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority ResponsibilitiesNot Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick LinkDepartment Contact InformationDepartment Contact Name and Title Kelly Armstrong
Department Contact Telephone or Email kelly_armstrong@med.unc.edu
Academic Personnel Office Contact InformationIf you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer StatementThe 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.
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Location: North Carolina
Job date: Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:55:28 GMT
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