Human Services Practitioner - Journey Job Chapel Hill area,North Carolina USA,Social Work

Posting Information

Department

Psychiatry-CECMH-IPS-412216

Career Area

Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Is this an internal only recruitment?

Posting Open Date

09/23/2026

Final date to receive applications

10/05/2026

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Human Services Practitioner - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent

NC06 / GN07

Working Title

IPS Employment Specialist

Position Number

Vacancy

P021404

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Work Location

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$41,170 - $50,000

Pay Band Information

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Notice to Applicants

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Position Summary Information

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

This position will function as a member of the Individual Placement and Support Supported Employment ( IPS
-SE) program within the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. IPS
-SE is a community-based service which aims to assist individuals with serious mental illness to find and maintain competitive employment in the community, an essential component of individuals’ recovery. The IPS
-SE program works closely with behavioral health service providers and the department of Employment and Independence for Persons with Disabilities ( EIPD , formerly Vocational Rehabilitation).

This IPS
-SE team member will carry out direct services for IPS
-SE participants including:

Engagement –…