Posting Information
Posting Information
Department |
Psychiatry - YBH Butner - 412217 |
Application Deadline |
10/02/2024 |
Position Type |
Visiting / Part-time Faculty |
Working Title |
Adjunct Instructor |
Appointment Type |
Adjunct Faculty |
Position Number |
20062852, 20063015, 20063016, 20063017, 20063018, 20063019, 20063022, 20063023, 20063024, 20063025 |
Vacancy ID |
F003078 |
Full-time/Part-time |
Part-Time Temporary |
Hours per week |
0.01 |
FTE |
0 |
Position Location |
North Carolina, US |
Hiring Range |
|
Proposed Start Date |
|
Estimated duration of appointment |
1 yr. |
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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events. |
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 is seeking per diem adjunct faculty members at the rank of Clinical Instructor to work in the new Youth Behavioral Hospital (
YBH) in Butner, NC. As part of a shared commitment to behavioral health and the well-being of children and families, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and
UNC Health partnered to convert the R.J. Blackley Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Butner, N.C., into a 54-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents with the purpose of providing services to families seeking specialized, inpatient behavioral health treatment.
Principal duties of the positions will include:
* Provide patient education about mental health disorders and available treatment options specific to this population.
YBH will have 4 adolescent inpatient units with 1 of the 4 units treating mental health conditions within
IDD population and the other 3 serving general young child, early adolescent, and adolescent mental health conditions requiring psychiatric hospitalization.
* Provide brief interventions using evidence-based techniques. Areas of specific clinical skills of interest include experiences in trauma therapies, systemic and family models of therapy.
* Strong engagement with social work principles and their application to complex problems required for initial assessment, case management, interdisciplinary collaborations, and interdisciplinary team meetings. |
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements |
Applicants for the Clinical Instructor position must have a Master's degree in Social Work or a relevant human services field. Candidates must be fully licensed. The following licenses will be considered:
LCSW,
LCMHC, or
LMFT |
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience |
Preference working on an inpatient setting, and prior experience working with adolescents. |
Special Physical/Mental Requirements |
n/a |
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities |
Not Applicable. |
Special Instructions |
|
Quick Link |
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/277292 |
Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title |
Jennifer Nickerson-Turner; HR Specialist |
Department Contact Telephone or Email |
jennifer_nickerson@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 Academic Personnel Office at
facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.
Please note: The Academic Personnel Office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact. |
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement |
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
|