Program Manager

Career Area: Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Department: OBGYN-Horizons-412480

Posting Open Date: 02/17/2026

Final date to receive applications: 03/11/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title: Program Manager

Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

Vacancy : NF0009541

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent

Fte: 1

Hours Per Week: 40

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $62,990 - $80,000

Proposed

Start Date:

04/01/2026

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, consistently ranking 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, UNC‑Chapel Hill is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. Chapel Hill offers professional training opportunities, exclusive perks, comprehensive benefits, paid leave, and health, life and retirement plans supporting work/life balance.

Our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of North Carolinians and others we serve, providing leadership and excellence in patient care, education and research. We promote health and provide superb clinical care while reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities. We prepare healthcare professionals, facilitate innovative curricula, and support research initiatives that promote collaboration and scientific discovery.

UNC Horizons Program seeks a full‑time, three‑year, time‑limited onsite Senior Manager for perinatal outpatient substance use services for women and children. The role provides on‑site leadership to support evaluation and substance use services caring for women and infants impacted by substance use, justice‑involvement and child welfare histories. The Senior Manager oversees clinical operations, program administration, and evaluation activities to ensure high‑quality, evidence‑based services for women in outpatient programs.

The Senior Manager works closely with Project Directors and Leadership to meet operational and clinical needs and to ensure accountability to state and federal funders through data‑driven monitoring, reporting, and continuous quality improvement.

• Provide evidence‑based training and administrative supervision to behavioral health staff serving justice‑involved women with SUDs and child welfare involvement
• Collaborate closely with Faculty and Program Managers to meet clinical, operational, and staffing needs and align program implementation, service delivery, and funder expectations
• Lead database development, data monitoring, and data integrity efforts to support program evaluation and continuous quality improvement
• Prepare and submit qualitative and quantitative outcome reports for state and federal funders
• Design and lead evaluation and quality improvement initiatives to strengthen clinical services, internal policies, and program effectiveness
• Utilize cost‑analysis and efficiency approaches to inform service delivery, workforce development, and sustainability planning
• Support the development and retention of a skilled, trauma‑informed behavioral health workforce

• Conduct or review clinical assessments to determine appropriate levels of care and ensuring appropriate referrals to the outpatient and transitional housing program
• Lead weekly clinical team meetings, case consultations, and treatment planning discussions
• Provide clinical guidance and support to behavioral health staff to address complex client needs
• Support fidelity to evidence‑based and gender‑responsive treatment models

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.

• Provisional or full clinical…