Behavioral Health Intervention Counselor

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department

Ctr Health Prom and Dis Prev-633200

Career Area

Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment?

Posting Open Date

10 / 10 / 2024

Application Deadline

10 / 28 / 2024

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Soc / Clin Research Specialist - Contributing

Salary Grade Equivalent

GN09

Working Title

Behavioral Health Intervention Counselor

Position Number

20067590

Vacancy ID

P019707

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

Full-Time Time-Limited

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

3 Year Time-Limited

Hours per week

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8 : 30am - 5 : 00pm; times may vary; occasional weekend or evening hours will be required

Work Location

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$52,000 - $58,000

Pay Band Information

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Position Summary 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

The goal of the UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) is to prevent chronic disease and reduce health disparities.

Investigators and staff at HPDP work with communities to conduct research, provide training and translate research findings into policy and practice.

Research areas include nutrition and physical activity, cardiovascular health, diabetes, obesity, healthy food access, cancer prevention and control, children's health, rural health, and health equity.

HPDP is part of a network of 26 CDC Prevention Research Centers across the United States.

Position Summary

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy.

UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

This Behavioral Health Intervention Counselor position (Permanent Time Limited- 3 years) will work with the Community Health and Wellness Research (CHWR) team on the Resilience project (NIH R01 funded study).

This project will evaluate the potential of a remotely delivered workplace resilience intervention to improve the psychosocial health and well-being of Early Childhood Education (ECE) staff.

The Behavioral Health Intervention Counselor will contribute to intervention content creation, be trained on and lead the Stress Management And Resilience Training (SMART) intervention arm and assist with the physical activity control arm with child care directors and staff.

Additionally, the position will assist, when able, with remote recruitment and online data collection of child care directors and staff.

This project will be hybrid, with working some hours at the office and some remotely.

Specifically, the Behavioral Health Intervention Counselor will :

• Assist in creating intervention protocols, content messaging, tailoring the intervention to the child care provider population, and process evaluations procedures.
• Be trained in and lead the SMART intervention with child care directors and staff. This intervention will include a remotely delivered orientation to child care staff, coaching calls with directors, live webinars with child care staff, and weekly messaging.

The position will be in charge of creating and maintaining an intervention tracking database.

• Assist with the physical activity control arm intervention.
• Monitor the study email, the admin portal from the SMART website, program text messaging and feedback and respond and document progress accordingly.
• Perform study protocols for and assist with remote recruitment and online data collection of child care centers and staff.
• Contribute to the preparation of NIH, Clinical Trials, and Data Safety Monitoring reports and IRB modifications and renewals.
• Occasional weekend or evening hours will be required to accommodate ECE staff schedules

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Excellent active listening, facilitation, and empathy skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly, communicating remotely.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Canva.
• Occasional weekend or evening hours.
• Active listening and facilitation skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Degree in Public Health, psychology, counseling, human services, nursing, social work, other related field, or a combination of training and experience in a related field.
• Experience communicating with clients or participants remotely (e.g., webinars, telehealth).
• Experience in and knowledge of early childhood education settings.
• Experience with counseling or motivational interviewing.
• Experience working with diverse populations with varied education levels and digital literacy
• Experience working in in psychological, social, behavioral health, or health related field.

Required Licenses / Certifications

Special Physical / Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position / Schedule Requirements

Evening work occasionally, Weekend work occasionally

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Contact Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.