Therapist General Adult Outpatient - Clinical Instructor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Psychiatry - General - 412202

Posting Open Date:

10/21/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Therapist General Adult Outpatient - Clinical Instructor

Appointment Type:

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005328

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date:

01/20/2025

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 University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Department of Psychiatry invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term clinical instructor. The successful candidate will join the UNC Department of Psychiatry as an individual therapist working with a general adult population out of our primary outpatient clinic in Chapel Hill.
The physical location of the position is in Chapel Hill, NC, but it is anticipated that much of the work could be completed as virtual care delivered from home.
Clinical responsibilities will primarily include delivery of psychotherapy to a diverse population of adults. Although mood and anxiety disorders are the most common conditions seen in this patient population, substance use disorders, personality disorders, and other psychiatric conditions may also be a focus of treatment. Some screening and assessment of patients new to the clinic may be expected as well. There is no on-call associated with this position.

Additional responsibilities include:
* Conduct intake and clinical comprehensive assessments as needed.
* Develop person-centered treatment plans containing measurable goals and objectives.
* Provide clinical consultation and support as needed to team members and other professionals involved with the overall plan of care for the individual.
* Maintain timely documentation of service in our electronic health record and bill appropriately for services.
* Attend supervision, staff meetings, and in-service trainings and other meetings as required.
* Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Applicant must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or related health field.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

The ideal candidate will have experience in provision of psychotherapy to a diverse population. Fully licensed clinicians are preferred but provisionally licensed clinicians will be considered (LCSW, LCSW-A, LMFT, LMFT-A, LCMHC and LCMHC-A).

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:

Interested candidates may apply by going to https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/290176 and attaching a curriculum vitae and letter of application. Please include the names of 2-3 references.

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