Menopause Psychologist - Open Rank

University-of-North-Carolina-At-Chapel-Hil; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid leave

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Campus discounts

Job summary

The Department of Psychiatry at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a psychologist specializing in menopause and mid-life women’s mental health. You will apply evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety, insomnia, and related concerns, including CBT-I, within a large multidisciplinary care team.

Candidates must have a PhD or PsyD, NC licensure, completed internship and fellowship, and training in CBT-I; preferred fellowship in women's mental health and experience with trauma

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology with accredited internship and fellowship training.
• Licensed Psychologist in North Carolina.
• Training and supervision in CBT-I is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety, insomnia and related concerns.
• Specialize in menopause-related mental health and related symptoms.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary care team with psychiatrists, primary care providers and gynecologists.
• Conduct group therapy and supervise psychologists-in-training.

Skills

CBT-I

Group therapy

Interdisciplinary team

Clinical supervision

Education

PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology

1-year internship (accredited program)

Licensed Psychologist in North Carolina

Training in CBT-I

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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 Department of Psychiatry is seeking a psychologist with expertise in menopause and mid-life women's mental health. Candidates should have experience in evidence-based treatments of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and related mental health concerns, including CBT -I. Experience working with menopause-related concerns, including vasomotor symptoms, brain fog, sleep disturbance, and sexual concerns. Understanding of medical approaches to menopause care, including hormone replacement therapy, non-hormonal treatments, and complementary and alternative medicine. Experience working as part of a large, multidisciplinary care team alongside psychiatrists, primary care providers, and gynecologists. Experience with group therapy. Experience with administrative management of referrals and assigning cases to other therapists and/or trainees. Experience supervising psychologists-in-training.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology, completed a 1-year full-time internship in an accredited program and completed at least 1 year of fellowship training
Licensed Psychologist in North Carolina
Training and supervision in CBT -I is required

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Fellowship in women's mental health is preferred
Experience with behavior therapies, including behavioral activation and evidence-based trauma treatments (e.g., prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy) is preferred

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

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
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

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