The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Clinical Instructor
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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Posting Information
Department: Psychiatry - YBH Butner - 412217
Posting Open Date: 03/06/2025
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Type: Permanent Faculty
Working Title: Clinical Instructor
Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID: FAC0005497
Full‑time/Part‑time: Full‑Time Permanent
Hours per week: 40
FTE: 1
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date: 05/19/2025
Position Information The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a full‑time fixed‑term faculty member at the rank of Clinical Instructor to work in the new Youth Behavioral Hospital (YBH) in Butner, NC. As part of a shared commitment to behavioral health and the well‑being of children and families, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and UNC Health partnered to convert the R.J. Blackley Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Butner, NC, into a 54‑bed inpatient psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents. The purpose is to provide specialized inpatient behavioral health treatment to families seeking services.
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 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.
Principal Duties Of The Positions Will Include
Provide patient education about mental health disorders and available treatment options specific to this population. YBH will have 4 adolescent inpatient units with 1 of the 4 units treating mental health conditions within IDD population and the other 3 serving general young child, early adolescent and adolescent mental health conditions requiring psychiatric hospitalization.
Provide brief interventions using evidence‑based techniques. Areas of specific clinical skills of interest include experiences in trauma therapies, systemic and family models of therapy.
Provide or facilitate evidence‑based short‑term psychosocial treatments to patients and their parents/guardians (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma‑informed treatment modalities), psychoeducation and elements of ABA if working within the unit caring for patients with IDD.
Strong engagement with social work principles and their application to complex problems required for case management and interdisciplinary collaborations and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements Applicants for the Clinical Instructor position must have a Master’s degree in Social Work or a relevant human services field. Candidates must be fully licensed or at minimum, credentialed with an associate status. The following licenses will be considered: LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT.
An excellent working knowledge and experience with mental health conditions specific to children, adolescents and parents or guardians requiring inpatient hospitalization and evidence‑based treatments for these conditions; experience with treatment planning for mental health conditions in this population. A strong background in collaborating with multiple disciplines including psychiatry, psychology, recreational therapies, education, nursing. Experience assisting in establishing community‑based services.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Although not required for the positions, UNC Department of Psychiatry is committed to clinical service and teaching. Experience and interest in teaching or supervision of social work externs, psychology or master’s level interns, and medical residents can be an integral part of the positions based on applicants’ preference.
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.
Contact Information Department Contact: Morgan Elliston, HR Consultant, morgan_elliston@med.unc.edu
Application Instructions: 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.
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Clinical Instructor
role at
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Posting Information
Department: Psychiatry - YBH Butner - 412217
Posting Open Date: 03/06/2025
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Type: Permanent Faculty
Working Title: Clinical Instructor
Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID: FAC0005497
Full‑time/Part‑time: Full‑Time Permanent
Hours per week: 40
FTE: 1
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date: 05/19/2025
Position Information The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a full‑time fixed‑term faculty member at the rank of Clinical Instructor to work in the new Youth Behavioral Hospital (YBH) in Butner, NC. As part of a shared commitment to behavioral health and the well‑being of children and families, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and UNC Health partnered to convert the R.J. Blackley Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Butner, NC, into a 54‑bed inpatient psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents. The purpose is to provide specialized inpatient behavioral health treatment to families seeking services.
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 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.
Principal Duties Of The Positions Will Include
Provide patient education about mental health disorders and available treatment options specific to this population. YBH will have 4 adolescent inpatient units with 1 of the 4 units treating mental health conditions within IDD population and the other 3 serving general young child, early adolescent and adolescent mental health conditions requiring psychiatric hospitalization.
Provide brief interventions using evidence‑based techniques. Areas of specific clinical skills of interest include experiences in trauma therapies, systemic and family models of therapy.
Provide or facilitate evidence‑based short‑term psychosocial treatments to patients and their parents/guardians (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma‑informed treatment modalities), psychoeducation and elements of ABA if working within the unit caring for patients with IDD.
Strong engagement with social work principles and their application to complex problems required for case management and interdisciplinary collaborations and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements Applicants for the Clinical Instructor position must have a Master’s degree in Social Work or a relevant human services field. Candidates must be fully licensed or at minimum, credentialed with an associate status. The following licenses will be considered: LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT.
An excellent working knowledge and experience with mental health conditions specific to children, adolescents and parents or guardians requiring inpatient hospitalization and evidence‑based treatments for these conditions; experience with treatment planning for mental health conditions in this population. A strong background in collaborating with multiple disciplines including psychiatry, psychology, recreational therapies, education, nursing. Experience assisting in establishing community‑based services.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Although not required for the positions, UNC Department of Psychiatry is committed to clinical service and teaching. Experience and interest in teaching or supervision of social work externs, psychology or master’s level interns, and medical residents can be an integral part of the positions based on applicants’ preference.
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.
Contact Information Department Contact: Morgan Elliston, HR Consultant, morgan_elliston@med.unc.edu
Application Instructions: 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.
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