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University of North Carolina

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Virtual Inpatient) - Open Rank

University of North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412


Posting Information

Posting Information

DepartmentPsychiatry - General - 412202

Posting Open Date10/29/2024

Application Deadline

Open Until FilledYes

Position TypePermanent Faculty

Working TitleChild and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Virtual Inpatient) - Open Rank

Appointment TypeFixed Term Faculty

Vacancy IDFAC0005336

Full-time/Part-timeFull-Time Permanent

Hours per week40

FTE1

Position LocationNorth Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Proposed Start Date01/05/2026

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISIONOur vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSIONOur 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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research:

We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine's Working Forward initiative. As such, this position's work location is designated as virtual. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit's business needs.

The UNC Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine, seeks to hire full-time child and adolescent psychiatrist faculty to work virtually providing psychiatric care to inpatient adolescents via our Epic platform. The applicants will work virtually, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the mental well-being and recovery of patients at an inpatient adolescent psychiatry hospital in the UNC Health system. The candidate will maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

This position offers the flexibility of virtual work while making a significant impact on the lives of those in need through a faculty role in the School of Medicine. The primary shift would be weekdays, daytime hours, and yet will require participation in the call pool for occasional after-hours and weekend coverage.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

MD / DO; Board eligible/certified psychiatrist; Eligible for a state of North Carolina medical license. Board eligibility/certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Telepsychiatry experience preferred but not required.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual team environment.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Interested candidates may apply by going to

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/290646

and attaching a curriculum vitae and letter of application. Please include the names of 2-3 references.

Quick Linkhttps://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/290646

Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and TitleCarla Feuerstein

Department Contact Telephone or Emailcarla_feuerstein@med.unc.edu

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

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, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.