Psychology Associate Job at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Posting Information
Department
OBGYN-Horizons-412480
Career Area
Other
Is this an internal only recruitment?
No
Posting Open Date
04/21/2023
Application Deadline
05/05/2023
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Psychology Associate - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent
GN12
Working Title
Psychology Associate
Position Number
20054445
Vacancy ID
P017303
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Work Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$56,200 - $67,000
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information
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.
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 Horizons Program is a regional perinatal substance use disorder treatment program of the Department of OB/GYN at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This program provides comprehensive, gender specific outpatient and residential treatment for pregnant women and mothers and their children. This position is located within the outpatient program. As UNC Horizons serves on average 70 infants and children per year, the Psychology Associate will clinically assess and treat all children entering our residential program. Assessments may include developmental evaluations, trauma screening, and cognitive testing. Many of the infants and children entering our program have histories of adverse experiences and have developmental delays; thus, this position requires advanced clinical family therapy and intervention skills. Intervention skills include diagnosing of various infant and child mental health conditions, treatment with evidence based inventions, such as child parent psychotherapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and parent-child interaction therapy.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master’s degree in Psychology. Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under provisions specified by the Psychology Practice Act. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Must have either a LP (Licensed Psychologist) or LPA (Licensed Psychological Associate) professional licensure.
- Must have clinical experience working with infants and young children.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Prefer someone with experience in a women’s substance use disorder treatment program and who has worked in a trauma informed environment.
- Prefer experience working with women that are pregnant or parenting and using substances.
- Prefer trainings in evidence-based inventions for children, such as TFCBT, PCIT, Circle of Security parenting, etc.
- Prefer Infant Mental Health experience
- Prefer interest in supervising psychology interns.
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Must have either a LP (Licensed Psychologist) or LPA (Licensed Psychological Associate) professional licensure.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Must be able to ascend/descend stairs, with or without accommodation.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Evening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Patient care involved, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally
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