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East Carolina University ( ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

The Department of Pediatrics of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is the organizational unit. The primary purpose of the department is teaching, research and patient care in those issues involving the needs of children, with particular emphasis on the children of eastern North Carolina.

Mt. Olive Children's Advocacy Center of the Department of Pediatrics is in accord with this primary purpose. This purpose will be achieved by providing1) comprehensive evaluation and specialized treatment of children and caregivers who have experienced trauma 2) an educational resource for students and professionals and the community in eastern North Carolina regarding child abuse, neglect, and trauma.

Mt. Olive CAC serves abused and neglected children, ages birth to 18, and their non-offending family members by providing child medical evaluations; forensic interviews; individual, group, and family therapy; community development, outreach education for individuals and groups, and child abuse prevention programming. The agency also collaborates with ECU Health by providing in-house child abuse consults.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide extensive mental health evaluation, assessment, and treatment to adults and children who have experienced childhood abuse. Non-offending adults whose children have been abused are also eligible for therapy services. The assessment will include comprehensive evaluation of trauma symptoms, behaviors, psychosocial functioning, and issues pertaining to abuse/neglect to diagnose and develop comprehensive treatment plans. The therapist will provide short and long-term individual, group, and family therapy utilizing a variety of therapy methodologies including EMDR, TFCBT, CPT, CBT, and play therapy. The therapist will also consult with other professionals as needed regarding assessment and treatment issues, family dynamics, treatment techniques, and community resources. Court testimony as an expert witness on behalf of the child and family is expected. This position sees patients at Mt. Olive Children's Advocacy Center.

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. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Certification to practice as a certified or Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW) as required by the North Carolina Social Work Certification Board. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist ( LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor ( LCMHC) will also be considered. All licenses must be current with their respective Board and unrestricted.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW) preferred. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist ( LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor ( LCMHC) will also be considered. All licenses must be current with their respective Board and unrestricted.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

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