Clinical Instructor - Outpatient General Adult

Title: Clinical Instructor - Outpatient General Adult

Location: Chapel Hill, NC, 

Job Description:

Department Psychiatry - General -

 Type Fixed Term Faculty Vacancy ID FAC0006015

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40, Hybrid

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

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 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 prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We 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 position is based in Chapel Hill, NC, and is anticipated to follow a hybrid model, combining remote telehealth services with in-person outpatient care.

Clinical responsibilities will primarily include providing psychotherapy to a diverse adult population. While mood and anxiety disorders are the most common conditions treated in this setting, bipolar disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, personality disorders, substance use disorders, and other psychiatric conditions may also be a focus of treatment. Additional responsibilities may include conducting screenings and comprehensive clinical assessments for patients new to the clinic. There is no on-call requirement associated with this position.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Conduct intake and clinical comprehensive assessments as needed.
• Develop psychotherapy 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).

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.