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General Adult Outpatient Therapist - Clinical Instructor

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Raleigh, NC, United States


Overview
Posting Information
Department: Psychiatry - General - 412202
Posting Open Date: 04/20/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Type: Permanent Faculty
Working Title: General Adult Outpatient Therapist - Clinical Instructor
Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID: FAC0005886
Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week: 40
FTE: 1
Position Location: North Carolina, US

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 one of the nation’s top public universities. 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 the organizational unit is to improve health and well-being through patient care, education and research.

Position Summary
Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine’s Working Forward initiative. This position’s work location is designated as hybrid. The designated work location is subject to change based on the unit’s business needs. The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Department of Psychiatry invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term clinical instructor. The successful candidate will join the UNC Department of Psychiatry as an individual therapist working with a general adult population out of our primary outpatient clinic in Chapel Hill. The physical location of the position is in Chapel Hill, NC. This is a hybrid position with in-person and telehealth appointments for client care. Clinical responsibilities will primarily include delivery of psychotherapy to a diverse population of adults. Although mood and anxiety disorders are most common, substance use disorders, personality disorders and other psychiatric conditions may also be a focus. Some screening and assessment of patients new to the clinic may be expected. There is no on-call associated with this position.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake and clinical comprehensive assessments as needed.

Develop person-centered treatment plans containing measurable goals and objectives.

Provide clinical consultation and support to team members and other professionals involved with the overall plan of care for the individual.

Maintain timely documentation of service in our electronic health record and bill appropriately for services.

Attend supervision, staff meetings, and in-service trainings and other meetings as required.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Applicant must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work or related health field.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

The ideal candidate will have experience in provision of psychotherapy to a diverse population.

Fully licensed clinicians are preferred but provisionally licensed clinicians will be considered (LCSW, LCSW-A, LMFT, LMFT-A, LCMHC and LCMHC-A).

Special Instructions
Interested candidates may apply by going to the UNC posting and attaching a curriculum vitae and letter of application. Please include the names of 2-3 references. Quick Link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/315950

Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title: Carla Feuerstein, HR Consultant
Department Contact Email: carla_feuerstein@med.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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