Menopause Psychologist - Open Rank

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Psychiatry, seeks a psychologist with menopause and mid-life women’s mental health expertise. The candidate should have experience with evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety, insomnia, including CBT-I, and be prepared to work within a large multidisciplinary care team with psychiatrists and gynecologists.

Licensed psychologist in NC required; fellowship in women’s mental health preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology required.
• Licensed Psychologist in North Carolina required.
• Training and supervision in CBT-I required.

Skills

Menopause psychology

CBT-I

Group therapy

Clinical supervision

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology

Licensed Psychologist in North Carolina

CBT-I training

Job description

Department

Psychiatry - General - 412202

Posting Open Date

10/23/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Type

Permanent Faculty

Working Title

Menopause Psychologist - Open Rank

Appointment Type

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID

FAC0006173

Full-time/Part-time

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week

40

FTE

1

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date

03/01/2027

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.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

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.