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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Position Summary/Primary Purpose of Position
The UNC Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine, seeks to hire full-time child and adolescent psychiatrist faculty to work virtually providing psychiatric care to inpatient adolescents via our Epic platform. The applicants will work virtually, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the mental well-being and recovery of patients at an inpatient adolescent psychiatry hospital in the UNC Health system. The candidate will maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. This position offers the flexibility of virtual work while making a significant impact on the lives of those in need through a faculty role in the School of Medicine. The primary shift would be weekdays, daytime hours, and yet will require participation in the call pool for occasional afterhours and weekend coverage.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
MD / DO; Board eligible/certified psychiatrist; Eligible for a state of North Carolina medical license. Board eligibility/certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Telepsychiatry experience preferred but not required

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual team environment

Interested candidates may apply by going to https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/290646 and attaching a curriculum vitae and letter of application. Please include the names of 2-3 references.

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.