Embedded Counselor - School of Nursing
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary Counseling and Psychological Services at the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a seasoned
clinical therapist with an LCSW or Doctoral degree to join our
Embedded Counselor program in the School of Nursing. The Embedded
Counselor is a full-time, permanent staff member of Counseling and
Psychological Services ( CAPS ) working exclusively with the
students in the School of Nursing. They report to the Director of
CAPS . The Embedded Counselor is tasked with providing individual
therapy, group therapy, triage services, crisis intervention,
outreach and consultation to students in the School of Nursing in
order to promote the development of lifelong skills for achieving
and maintaining optimal mental health. Required Qualifications,
Competencies, And Experience Relevant professional degree (or
foreign degree equivalent) and licensure in the appropriate
clinical field of psychology, social work, or mental health
practice. Board eligibility for licensure by the North Carolina
Board of Psychology or Social Work. Board certification is
expected. Psychologists who have just completed their internship
will be given adequate time to transition from board-eligible to
board-certified. The CAPS therapist must have current, in-depth
knowledge of their field and its standards of practice. Have a
special interest in the University setting and the processes of
maturation which occur during college years, undergraduate and
graduate. Have the ability to work with other professional staff
and support staff to produce integrated professional services.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Prior
experience working with health professionals.
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