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University of North Carolina

Adult Psychiatry Clinic - Open Rank

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


Posting Information

Posting Information

DepartmentPsychiatry - General - 412202

Posting Open Date07/09/2024

Application Deadline

Open Until FilledYes

Position TypePermanent Faculty

Working TitleAdult Psychiatry Clinic - Open Rank

Appointment TypeOpen Rank

Vacancy IDFAC0005130

Full-time/Part-timeFull-Time Permanent

Hours per week40

FTE1

Position LocationNorth Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Proposed Start Date08/12/2024

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

The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Department of Psychiatry invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term psychologist. This position is a 1.00 clinical FTE located at the main adult psychiatry clinic in Chapel Hill, NC. The position will involve both virtual and in person patient care. The faculty in this position will be involved with the Clinical Director of Psychotherapeutic Services to develop a full case of adult psychotherapy patients based on both faculty interest and the clinical needs of the outpatient services of the Department of Psychiatry. The successful candidate for this position will join an interdisciplinary team of clinicians who provide diagnostic, stabilization, and treatment services for both the General Adult Psychiatry Clinic as well as for the Taking Care of Our Own Program, a program that provides mental health and support services to our direct healthcare worker population, including but not exclusive to trainees going through medical residencies and fellowships. We are looking for a psychologist specifically experienced in working with other healthcare professionals as this position will have a 50/50 split between the general outpatient psychiatric clinic and the Taking Care of Our Own Program.

The primary responsibilities include providing outpatient assessment and therapy for adult patients. The successful candidate will have strong training and experience with Behavioral Activation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as more specific trauma focused therapeutic interventions. Teaching activities will include training psychology interns, psychiatry medical residents, and clinical fellows.This role may involve research. Opportunities for conducting research may be available as may additional teaching formats such as didactics.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

PhD in clinical or counseling psychology with three years minimum experience. Successful completion of an APA approved internship.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Documentation of training and experience in the implementation of EBTs such as ACT, CPT, and/or DBT.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Interested candidates may apply by going tohttps://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/283967

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

Quick Linkhttps://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/283967

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.