Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Open Rank

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is seeking a child and adolescent psychiatrist for inpatient clinical services. This full‑time fixed‑term role involves substantial inpatient work and teaching fellows, residents, and students, with potential outpatient duties and telehealth options.

Applicants should hold an MD or DO, be board‑certified or eligible in Psychiatry, and be eligible for North Carolina licensure.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry.
• Eligibility for North Carolina licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient clinical services for children and young adults.
• Teach and supervise fellows, residents, medical students and other trainees from various disciplines.
• May include outpatient care in person and/or via telehealth.

Skills

Clinical skills

Teaching experience

Inpatient psychiatry

Education

MD or DO

Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry

Eligible for North Carolina licensure

Job description

Position Summary

The UNC Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is seeking a child and adolescent psychiatrist to provide inpatient clinical services to children and young adults in the Child & Adolescent inpatient and outpatient programs. This is a full‑time fixed‑term clinical position. The role will involve at least 50% inpatient work, with opportunity for up to 100% inpatient, and may include outpatient work including in‑person and/or virtual care services. Duties include teaching and supervising fellows, residents, medical students, and other trainees from a variety of disciplines.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible (BC/BE) in Psychiatry
• Eligible for North Carolina licensure

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Strong clinical skills and demonstrated teaching skills for medical students, residents, fellows, other health‑care trainees, and clinicians.
• Clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults.

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.