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General Adult Outpatient Therapist - Clinical Instructor

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Apr 20, 2026

Posting Information

Department	Psychiatry - General - 412202
Posting Open Date	04/20/2026
Application Deadline
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
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date	07/01/2026

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 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	Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine's Working Forward initiative. As such, this position's work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that 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 in that in person and telehealth appointments are provided for client care. Clinical responsibilities will primarily include delivery of psychotherapy to a diverse population of adults. Although mood and anxiety disorders are the most common conditions seen in this patient population, substance use disorders, personality disorders, and other psychiatric conditions may also be a focus of treatment. Some screening and assessment of patients new to the clinic may be expected as well. There is no on-call associated with this position. Additional responsibilities include: Conduct intake and clinical comprehensive assessments as needed. Develop person-centered treatment plans containing measurable goals and objectives. Provide clinical consultation and support as needed 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 Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
Special Instructions	Interested candidates may apply by going to https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/315950 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 Telephone or Email	carla_feuerstein@med.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.