Open Rank - Child and Adoloscent Psychologist

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; Presencial; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading academic institution is seeking a full-time Child and Adolescent Psychologist to work at the Youth Behavioral Hospital in Butner, NC. The role involves treating adolescents with substance use behaviors and providing training to interdisciplinary staff. Qualified candidates should have a Doctoral degree in psychology, at least three years of experience, and North Carolina licensure. The position combines clinical practice, research, and teaching, contributing significantly towards the mission of improving youth mental health in North Carolina.

Formación

• Minimum of three years of experience in the field.
• Experience working with hospitalized youth and families.
• Experience in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.

Responsabilidades

• Work with adolescents and young adults focusing on substance use treatment.
• Provide training to nursing and recreational therapy staff.
• Participate in clinical service, teaching, and research.

Conocimientos

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Interest in underserved youth

Trauma-informed care

Substance use treatment

Educación

Doctoral degree in psychology

North Carolina Licensure, Psychology, HSP

Descripción del empleo

Open Rank - Child and Adoloscent Psychologist

Position Summary

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine, seeks to hire a full-time child and adolescent psychology faculty member to work with adolescents and young adults to focus on the treatment of co‑existing substance use behaviors. The psychologist will be clinically based in Butner, NC at the Youth Behavioral Hospital (YBH) with occasional time also spent in a training and teaching capacity at the Department of Psychiatry Chapel Hill. YBH is a newly established and innovative 50‑plus patient child and adolescent psychiatric hospital with four individual specialized units serving patients and families.

This is a full‑time fixed‑term (clinical) position with the University of North Carolina Department of Psychiatry. The rank will be based on the qualifications of the applicant. The department of psychiatry faculty is committed to clinical service, teaching, and research and seeks to hire faculty with a commitment to this mission and to the service of people of North Carolina.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Doctoral degree in psychology, preferably Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Minimum of three years of experience in the field
• Experience and success working well in a multidisciplinary environment
• Interest and experience working with underserved hospitalized youth and their families
• North Carolina Licensure, Psychology, HSP

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Training in child/adolescent, adult, or family mental health including prior completion of an APA‑approved internship specifically in a child training track, and a child and adolescent fellowship or an equivalent. Successful candidates will have experience with programming and individual therapies for children, adolescents, or young adults who require hospitalization. Training and experience with models of family therapy and specialized behavioral plans while not required are preferred. Experience in providing services from a trauma‑informed care model in an inpatient or more intensive psychiatric setting is important. Knowledge of trauma therapies such as trauma‑focused cognitive behavioral therapy is important to this position in that the role will involve training and teaching nursing and recreational therapy staff, medical residents, and interdisciplinary faculty. Expertise in substance use and/or dialectical behavior models of group therapy are strongly preferred.

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
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

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].

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