Careers - UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health

We welcome career posting for positions related to assertive community treatment (ACT). We also welcome postings related to Individual Placement and Support (IPS) teams, which is an evidence-based practice (EBP) of supported employment.

Positions may include team leadership and staffing, as well as other critical stakeholder positions for these EBPs. These include, but are not limited to: training, consulting, research, and fidelity evaluations. State and local mental health authorities charged with overseeing ACT and IPS teams are encouraged to share their postings here, as well.

The Career Listings are open to stakeholders in the United States, and abroad.

Please fill out this career form to have your posting added to the list below. We will post for two months, or until you notify us to remove from our website. Send questions to: bestpractices@med.unc.edu Send questions to: bestpractices@med.unc.edu

*These posts are from multiple organizations and may not be associated with UNC or the CECMH, unless otherwise specified.

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Position	Date	Location	Contact	Description
ACT Team Lead - UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health	May 8, 2025	Wake County	Emily Clark	The Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine is seeking a full-time, fixed-term position at the Clinical Instructor level to serve as the Team Lead for the UNC Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team operating in Wake County. ACT is an intensive, multi-disciplinary, community-based mental health service for adults with a primary diagnosis of severe and persistent mental illness, as well as co-occurring substance use disorders, chronic medical issues, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities. ACT services target individuals who have significant functional impairments, as well as complicating treatment factors including frequent psychiatric hospitalizations, homelessness or housing instability, criminal justice involvement, or other barriers to engagement in more traditional office-based services. The primary responsibilities of the Team Lead position are to provide clinical leadership and oversight in collaboration with the psychiatric care provider to the ACT program, including clinical and administrative supervision of staff and managing the day-to-day operations of the team. The Team Lead works in conjunction with program leadership and administrative staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality services in accordance with the ACT fidelity model, while maximizing program resources. The Team Lead is a practicing clinician and provides direct services to individuals served by the ACT Team, including empirically based therapeutic modalities, psychoeducation and support for individuals’ family members, clinical assessments, crisis response services, and development and implementation of person-centered treatment plans. The ACT Team provides crisis response services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through an on-call crisis line. The Team Lead position participates in the rotation of the ACT on-call phone, and provides clinical back-up for other team members who are on-call.
IPS Employment Specialist	April 10, 2025	Johnston County	Amy Gardner	Position Summary: Responsible for providing IPS Supported Employment Program services. Ensures good program outcomes as defined by Dartmouth Fidelity Scale by completing training, supervision & field mentoring for those being provided IPS Services, monitoring expected outcomes and implementing quality improvement plans. Acts as a liaison to other JCI departments and agencies. Essential Functions: Works with the local VR office to coordinate programs and services and to discuss shared cases. Develops, reviews and maintains PCP’s, daily service notes and all required IPS documents for client records to ensure proper authorizations and payments. Provides IPS supported employment services including job search, job training, follow-up, etc. as well as coordinate service delivery schedules and needs of peer support specialists. Maintains open communication with referring agencies, individuals, families and other representatives to review client progress toward employment. Conducts intake and employment plans to help individuals reach chosen career goals. Completes a career profile. Provides support services outlined by service definition and adheres to all regulatory guidelines. Conducts follow-up employment checks with the employer, individual, natural supports, etc. as requested to support individuals after job placement to ensure employment success. Ensure rapid attachment to community employment and establish guidelines in regards to tracking employers, types of jobs, etc. Train individuals served on a variety of work-related topics. Non-Essential Functions: All other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Working knowledge of methods and principles of behavioral health service definitions, guidance and counseling, and employment. Knowledge of mental health practices and trends in the community. Working knowledge of methods and principles of behavioral health service definitions, guidance and counseling, and employment. Ability to deal effectively with clients, parents, agency representatives, case managers, funding sources and the public. Knowledge of functions, services, and operations of facility/program and assistance available through other agencies. Knowledge of mental illness, case management principles and techniques, Person-Centered Planning/Thinking, evidence-based practices and best practices in service delivery. Ability to speak persuasively in positive and negative situations. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and other computer skills. Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in a positive manner in oral and written form. Ability to be perceptive of client needs. Ability to liaison with partnering and/or referring agencies such as Behavioral Health Agencies, Vocational Rehabilitation, MCO, Department of Social Services and other local and state resources. Extensive knowledge of supported employment principles, job market and employment opportunities available in the community. Knowledge of how employment leads to recovery and recovery practices. Ability to work with limited supervision. Insurable and valid NC Driver’s License. Education & Experience: Required: Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field with two years of experience working with individuals with substance abuse and/or behavioral health needs with Qualified Professional (QP) status. Required Certifications/Licenses: NC Driver’s License, NCI, CPR/First Aid/AED. Occupational Demands: Work is performed in community and facility settings with or without accommodations. Must be able to physically perform a variety of jobs ranging from office work to manual labor requiring frequent bending stooping kneeling and lifting up to 50 pounds. Work conditions may be inside or outside in inclement weather with a high degree of noise level and frequent distractions. Work hours are flexible, requiring evening and night hours. Demonstrates the ability to work cohesively with the disabled. Requires dealing with individuals with inappropriate behaviors and/or physical aggression. Demonstrates the ability to work cohesively with disabled adults. Ability to separate pressures of work and home.