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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Program Manager

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Elkins Hills, North Carolina, United States

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Posting Information

Department:

OBGYN-Horizons-412480

Career Area:

Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Posting Open Date:

10/24/2025

Application Deadline:

11/14/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

Program Manager

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

20065004

Vacancy ID:

NF0009357

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

1

Hours per week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$62,990 - $74,000

Proposed Start Date:

12/01/2025

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation\'s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

UNC Horizons at Wake seeks a Program Manager to support the clinical and administrative for new projects/services caring for pregnant and parenting women and single women interfacing with the legal system (child welfare/family court, jails, prisons) with a substance use disorder in North Carolina. The position will lead gender-responsive outpatient and reentry services initiatives such as overseeing the transitional housing program and outpatient SUD perinatal programming and lead intake coordinator for the justice-involved state-wide program. The tasks will focus on program management, programmatic reporting, data/evaluation monitoring (intake forms, consent to treatment, monthly treatment plan updates, discharges), and supporting the clinical services (assessments, intakes, leading clinical team minutes, and facilitating intake/admissions in Wake County). This position will also train and supervise project staff and oversee the referral lines to initiate behavioral health services. This position will be responsible for clinical assessments to determine substance use disorder and mental health conditions that align with the DSM-5 manual and ensure treatment plans are delivered promptly.

Likewise, this position will report to the Director of Community Engagement and Integrated Treatment Services to ensure the fidelity of evidence-based SUD services through administrative supervision, direct observation, and training through quality assurance and improvement tasks. Further, this position will engage in community outreach, local and state presentations, and site visits with the Director of Community Engagement and Integrated Treatment Services to various jails and prisons to complete screening, referrals, and intakes. The person in this position will ensure compliance with all project protocols and regulations and will monitor data collection and project documentation for internal and external audits. This position requires two clinical licenses (LCSW, LPA, LMFT, LCMHC, or a provisional license of one of these credentials) and an addiction credential (CADC, LCAS-A, LCAS). Also, this position requires experience working with women with a SUD, trauma, violence, legal involvement (child welfare/family court, jails, prisons, etc), and an understanding of working with women and families.

Minimum Education and Experience 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

Provisional or full clinical license of two licensures (LCSW, LCAS, LCMHC, LMFT, LCSWA, LCASA, LMFT-A). One must be an addiction license

Must have experience related to behavioral health services, preferably substance use disorder treatment

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Must be knowledgeable of the impact of trauma, stigma, substance use, and incarceration among pregnant, parenting, and single women

Must be able to develop strong partnerships with community agencies

Must have a valid driver\'s license

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Master\'s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work

Master\'s degree in counseling in a human services field and one year of social work or counseling

Experience working with pregnant, parenting, and single women impacted by substance use, trauma, incarceration

Experience providing trauma and gender-responsive treatment

Experience with project management and staff supervision

Understanding of the medical model of addiction (addiction medicine) and biopsychosocial framework of addiction treatment (social work/human services field)

Ability to build rapport and relationships with individuals, families, and communities

Experience with the addictive disorder section of the DSM-5, assessing and diagnosis addictive disorders, and the ability to diagnose mental health conditions or collaborate with medical providers to inform a mental health diagnosis

Experience with understanding consent to treatment or services, data collection, quality assurance, data security, reviewing protocols or programming

Experience working within an interdisciplinary team and/or training/leading behavioral health professionals (PSS, QP, case managers, paraprofessionals, etc.)

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.

Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/308417

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title:

Nick McBride, HR Consultant

Department Contact Telephone or Email:

nick_mcbride@med.unc.edu

Office of Human Resources Contact Information:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The 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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