Department: Psychiatry - General - 412202
Posting Open Date: 05/07/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Type: Permanent Faculty
Working Title: Clinical Faculty - Substance Treatment and Recovery - Open Rank
Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID: FAC0005066
Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week: 40
FTE: 1
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date: 10/07/2024
Be a Tar Heel!: A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. 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 VISION
Our 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 MISSION
Our 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 UNC Department of Psychiatry is seeking a full-time (clinical fixed term) faculty member who will be involved with clinical activities of the Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) program. Clinical responsibilities will include providing diagnostic evaluations, individual therapy, and group therapy in the outpatient and inpatient setting to patients of all ages (adolescents and adults) and contributing to overall program development across levels of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary treatment team. Other clinical opportunities include supervising clinical practicum students, pre-doctoral interns, post-doctoral fellows, and psychiatry residents. Additional responsibilities include teaching medical students, residents, and other allied health professionals, conducting professional training seminars, conducting program evaluation, participating in outreach activities, providing community presentations, and presenting at national and international conferences. Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Completion of an APA-accredited PhD/PsyD in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or related doctoral program, and completion of an APA-accredited internship. Candidates must be licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in the state of North Carolina. Candidates must demonstrate strong evidence of interest and previous clinical training in substance use disorders.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Applicants who have experience in substance use disorders and training in evidence-based interventions are strongly preferred. : Prior experience in academic medical settings and/or in a high-performing clinical team is preferred, but not required. Preferred candidates will have training and experience with multidisciplinary team-based treatment approaches as well as experience with treatment in various levels of care. Prior experience in working with psychology trainees, particularly doctoral interns, is also preferred.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities: Not Applicable.
Special Instructions: Interested candidates may apply by going to and attaching a curriculum vitae and letter of application. Please include the names of 2-3 references.
