Posting Information
Posting Information
| Department |
Psychiatry-Centr of Excel-STEP - 412211 |
| Posting Open Date |
11/25/2025 |
| Application Deadline |
12/15/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Position Type |
Permanent Faculty |
| Working Title |
Clinical Instructor |
| Appointment Type |
Fixed Term Faculty |
| Vacancy ID |
FAC0005740 |
| Full-time/Part-time |
Full-Time Permanent |
| Hours per week |
40 |
| FTE |
1 |
| Position Location |
North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range |
Dependent on Experience |
| Proposed Start Date |
03/16/2026 |
Position Information
| 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
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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.
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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 |
The
UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the
UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR
VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in
NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in
NIH research funding.
OUR
MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research. |
| Position Summary |
The Department of Psychiatry and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine is seeking a full-time (1.0
FTE), fixed-term position at the Clinical Instructor level at our outpatient clinic in Carrboro, NC. The
STEP Clinic provides comprehensive psychiatric and recovery services to approximately 700 individuals, including individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
Role responsibilities for this professional include:
- Provide evidence-based psychotherapy services to adults with psychotic disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders and other psychiatric conditions.
- Complete comprehensive clinical assessments for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Collaborate with other professionals in our Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health including our co-located Primary Care Clinic, Community Resource Court, Individualized Placement and Support team and Assertive Community Treatment team.
- Participate in clinic and health system continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide education to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient's diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation.
- Maintain working knowledge of and liaison with community agencies and resources.
- Carry out other duties as assigned.
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| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements |
Applicant must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience |
LCSW full licensure is preferred; LCSW-A may be considered.- At least two years of experience with persons with severe and persistent mental illness is recommended.
- Desired qualities include a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous support services.
- Skills and competence to establish supportive, trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are also beneficial to this position.
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| Special Physical/Mental Requirements |
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| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities |
Not Applicable. |
| Special Instructions |
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| Quick Link |
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/309919 |
Department Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title |
Morgan Elliston, HR Consultant |
| Department Contact Telephone or Email |
moellist@ad.unc.edu |
| 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 Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu. |
| 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. |
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