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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Open Rank - Child and Adoloscent Psychologist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Open Rank – Child and Adolescent Psychologist

Posting Information Department: Psychiatry – YBH Butner – 412217

Posting Open Date: 06/06/2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled – Yes

Position Type: Permanent Faculty, Fixed Term Faculty

Working Title: Open Rank – Child and Adolescent Psychologist

Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID: FAC0005102

Full‑time/Part‑time: Full‑time Permanent

Hours per week: 40

FTE: 1

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date: 9/09/2024

Position Summary The Department of Psychiatry at UNC–Chapel Hill seeks a full‑time child and adolescent psychologist to work with adolescents and young adults focusing on treatment of co‑existing substance use behaviors. The psychologist will be clinically based in Butner, NC at the Youth Behavioral Hospital (YBH), with occasional time spent teaching and training at the Department of Psychiatry in Chapel Hill. The role is a full‑time fixed‑term clinical position with a rank based on applicant qualifications, supporting clinical service, teaching, and research.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

A doctoral degree in psychology, preferably Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Minimum of three years of experience in the field

Experience working well in a multidisciplinary environment

Interest and experience working with underserved hospitalized youth and families

North Carolina licensure, Psychology, HSP

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Training in child/adolescent, adult, or family mental health with an APA‑approved internship specifically in a child training track, or a child and adolescent fellowship or equivalent

Experience with programming and individual therapies for hospitalized children, adolescents, or young adults

Experience with family therapy models and specialized behavioral plans (preferred)

Experience in trauma‑informed care models in inpatient or intensive psychiatric settings

Knowledge of trauma therapies such as trauma‑focused cognitive behavioral therapy (preferred)

Expertise in substance use and/or dialectical behavior therapy group models (strongly preferred)

Equal Opportunity Statement The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants without regard to age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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