Post-Doc Research Associate - CPRP Mental Health Fellow

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to join their innovative team. This role focuses on community-based psychiatry, enhancing patient-centered care through research and leadership. You will develop management skills while expanding pharmacist services in a supportive environment. With comprehensive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance, this position offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth in a vibrant community known for its rich cultural and recreational offerings.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Leave

Professional Development Services

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and completed a PGY1 Community-based Pharmacy Residency.
• Eligible for licensure in North Carolina and Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for expansion of pharmacist-provided services within a clinic model.
• Prepare to assume high-level managerial, supervisory, and leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Effective Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Details

Department	SOP-Practice Advancement - 452500
Posting Open Date	04/30/2025
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Type	Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title	Post-Doc Research Associate - CPRP Mental Health Fellow
Vacancy ID	PDS004513
Full-time/Part-time	Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week	40
FTE	1
Work Location	Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	Dependent on experience and qualification.
Proposed Start Date	06/15/2025
Estimated Duration of Appointment	12 Months

Position Information

The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of six health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Social Work, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School's Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/).

Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world's most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.

The Community-based Psychiatry Fellowship builds upon a pharmacist's competence in the delivery of patient-centered care and in pharmacy operational services to prepare the fellow to assume high level managerial, supervisory and leadership responsibilities. The fellow will be responsible for expansion of pharmacist-provided services within a clinic model through active research. This fellowship program lays the foundation for continued growth in management and leadership skills with the expectation that the trainee will assume leadership of patient care services in community-based or ambulatory care practice. Successful completion of the Community-based Psychiatry Fellowship will enable the fellow to obtain a clinical or operational leadership role in patient care services for a community-based or ambulatory care practice, particularly one with a focus in mental health. This program will develop a dynamic entrepreneurial skill set to lead the innovative future models of practice.

Candidate must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, completed a Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Community-based Pharmacy Residency Program or equivalent experience, is eligible for licensure in North Carolina and is eligible to become a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP).

Candidate must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, completed a Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Community-based Pharmacy Residency Program or equivalent experience, is eligible for licensure in North Carolina and is eligible to become a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP).

The preferred candidate should demonstrate: 1) an interest in community-based pharmacy, including emerging practice trends; 2) effective communication and collaboration skills; 3) critical thinking and problem solving skills; 4) leadership and ability to partner with others to achieve a common goal; and 5) assertiveness and motivation.

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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 and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development. Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country. UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
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Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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