Clinical Assistant Professor

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in North Carolina is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor to provide evidence-based behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment for pregnant and parenting patients. The role involves clinical supervision, mentorship, and engagement in research and education while supporting patient care within an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Social Work or Counseling and have clinical licensure, along with experience in mental health. This position offers the opportunity to integrate research into clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have clinical licensure such as LCSW, LMFT, or LPC.
• At least 1 year of experience with high-risk populations.
• 3+ years in mental health/substance use screenings and intakes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct evidence-based behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment.
• Engage in research, education, and program leadership.
• Supervise behavioral health staff and mentor MSW trainees.

Skills

Experience with high-risk populations

Clinical supervision

Crisis intervention

Individual therapy counseling

Behavioral health treatment

Education

Doctoral degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

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 Clinical Assistant Professor’s primary contribution centers on clinical work at UNC Horizons, where they provide direct, evidence‑based behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment for pregnant and parenting patients. Their practice is grounded in trauma‑responsive, family‑centered care and delivered within an interdisciplinary team integrating medical, behavioral health, and peer support services. Through clinical supervision of behavioral health staff and mentorship of MSW trainees, the Clinical Assistant Professor also helps develop a skilled workforce prepared to deliver perinatal mental health and substance use treatment in integrated care settings. Complementing this clinical service, the Clinical Assistant Professor engages in research, education, and program leadership that strengthen UNC Horizons’ academic and clinical mission. They serve as Principal Investigator and key personnel on multiple grants aimed at improving outcomes for families affected by substance use disorders, supporting project oversight, implementation of evidence‑based interventions, reporting, and dissemination. Their programmatic leadership advances quality improvement and promotes the integration of research into clinical practice, aligning innovation, training, and patient care to expand access and improve outcomes for patients and families.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• A doctoral degree in Social Work or Counseling is required.
• At least 1 year of experience working with high‑risk populations, such as those with HIV / AIDS.
• Clinical licensure with a minimum of one of the following:
  • LCAS -A or LCAS
  • LCSW -A or LCSW
  • LMFT -A or LMFT
  • LPC -A or LPC
  • LP-A or LP

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• At least 3 years of experience providing mental health/substance use disorder screenings and intakes.
• At least 3 years of experience with brief and longer‑term individual therapy and substance use disorder treatment counseling for dually‑diagnosed women.
• At least 3 years of experience with crisis intervention.
• At least 1 year of experience in clinical supervision of staff and student interns.
• At least 1 year of experience in program development.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

N/A

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

Contact for Application Support

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 [e-mail]. Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department, notify the Department Contact.

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.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

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