Behavioral Health Intervention Counselor

$52,000 - $58,000/Yr

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, NC

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Chapel Hill, NC

Educational Services

About the position

The Behavioral Health Intervention Counselor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is responsible for contributing to the Resilience project, which aims to improve the psychosocial health and well-being of Early Childhood Education (ECE) staff through a remotely delivered workplace resilience intervention. This role involves creating intervention content, leading the Stress Management And Resilience Training (SMART) intervention, and assisting with data collection and recruitment efforts. The position requires a blend of in-office and remote work, with occasional evening and weekend hours to accommodate staff schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating intervention protocols and content messaging tailored to the child care provider population.
• Lead the SMART intervention with child care directors and staff, including remote orientations and coaching calls.
• Create and maintain an intervention tracking database.
• Assist with the physical activity control arm intervention.
• Monitor study communications and document progress accordingly.
• Perform study protocols for 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned.
• One year of related training or experience, or equivalent combination of training 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 in remote communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Canva.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid leave
• Professional training opportunities
• Discounts on retail, restaurant, and performing arts
• Savings on local child care centers
• Special rates on select campus events