Behavioral Health Counselor

Career Area Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 01/26/2026

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications 03/04/2026

Position Type

Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Position Title Behavioral Health Counselor

Position Number

Position Number

Vacancy

Vacancy  S026790

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week 20

Work Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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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.

The Behavioral Health Counselors – Transitional Housing will provide critical clinical coverage for pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorders residing in residential or transitional housing programs. This role ensures continuity of care through scheduled and as‑needed clinical assessments, clinical check‑ins, monitoring emotional and behavioral changes, conducting evidence‑based substance use and mental health screenings, and providing relapse prevention strategies and facilitating recovery‑oriented interventions.

The counselors will participate in clinical team meetings, complete timely and accurate clinical documentation for each client interaction, facilitate telehealth intakes on weekends to support timely access to care, and collaborate closely with Residential and Housing Directors to address clinical, safety, and operational needs. This position supports client stability, safety, and engagement in treatment while ensuring continuity of services across clinical, residential, and housing teams.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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.

* Clinical license: LMFT , LCAS , LCSW , or LCMHC or a provisional license of any of the mentioned licenses is preferred.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Please note:

The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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