Salary Range: Dependent on Qualifications and Experience
Position Summary/Description:
The Department of Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a national leader in innovative clinical care and teaching, is seeking a full time behavioralist/behavioral health faculty member who is passionate about education, patient care, and the development of the next generation of family medicine physicians.
The mission of the Department of Family Medicine is to promote the health of the people of North Carolina and the nation through leadership and innovation in clinical practice, medical education, research and community service. We are concerned with both current needs and future generations, and have a special commitment to the underserved, mothers and children, the elderly and other populations at risk in a time of rapid changes in the organization of health care. Learn more about the Department of Family Medicine at: https://www.med.unc.edu/fammed/
The behavioralist/behavioral health faculty position will be an integral part of the Department of Family Medicine’s behavioral health initiatives. Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Clinical: Individual and group therapy sessions in the Family Medicine Center, integration with care coordinators, consultation and co-counseling with providers, quality and process improvements around mental health, and innovative point of care practice model for counseling.
Teaching & Education: Responsible for teaching a variety of learners, including medical students, residents, interns, fellows, and faculty, including senior and executive level. Active precepting, audio-visual reviews, intern support groups, behavioral health didactics, and coaching others on behavior health and career development skills.
Research: All faculty are encouraged to develop a scholarly interest. Clinical faculty are expected to produce a scholarly product, which may include national presentations and should include manuscript submission, at a rate of one every one or two years.
Institutional Citizenship: All faculty are expected to work as part of the larger team to improve access, reduce cost, improve quality, and promote efficiency and better health outcomes. You may be requested to engage in community outreach and attend professional events to assist with program development and building professional relationships with referring providers.
The UNC Department of Family Medicine is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates. Faculty rank and salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Department prefers full-time positions, but is willing to negotiate to no less than part-time (.525 FTE).
Education and Experience:
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of North Carolina. Previous leadership and faculty development experience required, preferably at the executive level in an academic environment.
AA/EEO 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.
Internal Number: 155533
About The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina rates among the nation’s great institutions of higher education, set on an historic and beautiful campus that celebrates all four seasons. Carolina’s students, faculty and staff come here from around the world, bringing varied cultural, racial and ethnic heritages that help make UNC-Chapel Hill a thriving intellectual center. We’re repeatedly ranked the nation’s best value in higher education for students seeking to earn a college degree – the University has garnered the top spot each time since the ranking’s launch in 1998.Whether you’ve just started your career, are new to academia or are a seasoned professional with assorted campus experiences to draw on, we hope you will find a great place at Carolina.
