STEP Psychiatrist - Open Rank

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry seeks a board-certified/board-eligible open-rank Psychiatrist to provide high-quality clinical care to adults with serious mental illness at the UNC STEP Clinic in Chapel Hill. This 40-hour-per-week position is based in a dynamic academic medical center.

The role combines patient care with teaching and opportunities for collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and research within the Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree with board certification or eligibility.
• North Carolina licensure or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for adults with serious mental illness.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations and treatment planning.
• Manage psychopharmacology and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Contribute to teaching, supervision, and scholarly activities.

Skills

Board-certified

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Job description

Department:

Psychiatry-CECMH-Wake STEP - 412236

Posting Open Date:

09/02/2026

Application Deadline:

09/30/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

STEP Psychiatrist - Open Rank

Appointment Type:

Open Rank

Vacancy ID:

FAC0006073

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date:

12/07/2026

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:

UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible open-rank, fixed term Psychiatrist to provide clinical care to adults with serious mental illness. This position will work in a dynamic and multidisciplinary academic medical center environment, where the successful candidate will have opportunities to provide patient care, teach, and engage in research.

The primary practice location for this position is the UNC STEP Clinic in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The psychiatrist will provide both in-person and virtual care to adults with serious mental illness as part of UNC’s Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health (CECMH). CECMH is dedicated to promoting recovery and improving quality of life for individuals with mental illness through innovative clinical services, education, community partnerships, and research. We are seeking a clinician who values collaborative, team-based care and is committed to helping individuals build on their strengths, achieve their goals, and lead meaningful lives.

Responsibilities include providing high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults with serious mental illness, including diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, psychopharmacologic management, and ongoing clinical care. The psychiatrist will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of nurses, therapists, social workers, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive, person-centered treatment. Additional responsibilities include addressing the physical health needs of individuals with serious mental illness through coordination with primary care and specialty providers, providing psychiatric consultation to healthcare teams across the medical center, and contributing to the academic mission of the department through teaching, supervision, mentorship, and scholarly activities.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Applicants for general psychiatry positions must have an MD or equivalent degree and be board certified or board eligible.
• Applicants must be eligible for North Carolina licensure.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

• A high interest and history of working with patients with serious mental illness is preferred.
• Strong clinical and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment is preferred.
• Preferred applicants will have interest in the department’s missions of clinical care, teaching, research, and advocacy.