Addiction Medicine Psychologist - Open Rank

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Posting Information

Department Psychiatry - General - 412202 Posting Open Date 07/14/2026 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Addiction Medicine Psychologist - Open Rank Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty Vacancy ID FAC0006022 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Proposed Start Date 12/14/2026

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Position Summary

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine at Chapel Hill is seeking an open rank, fixed term faculty specializing in Addiction Medicine to join its multidisciplinary clinical services. This position is primarily clinical in nature and will focus on providing evidence-based assessment, treatment, and program development for adolescents and adults with substance use disorders (SUD), including individuals with co-occurring psychiatric conditions and trauma-related concerns.

Primary responsibilities include outpatient clinical care within the UNC Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Clinic, consisting of assessment, individual, and group psychotherapy delivered via in-person and telehealth modalities. The position also includes participation in the Addiction Medicine Consult Service through trainee supervision; direct inpatient clinical care may be incorporated over time based on programmatic needs and faculty role development.

This position includes significant teaching, supervision, and program leadership responsibilities. The faculty member will provide clinical supervision to psychology interns and fellows (approximately two interns and one fellow annually) and may supervise trainees from other disciplines. The role includes serving as the Addiction Medicine Program Coordinator within the Clinical Psychology Internship Program, with responsibilities for rotation oversight, trainee evaluation, and development of didactic content. Additional teaching activities may include didactics for psychology trainees, Addiction Medicine fellows, psychiatry residents, and other interprofessional learners, as well as facilitation of process groups for fellows.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the academic mission of the department through clinical care, education, research, and service. Scholarly activity, including research, program evaluation, or quality improvement initiatives, is encouraged. The ideal candidate will have experience in the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders across levels of care, demonstrated effectiveness in supervision and teaching, and the ability to work within interdisciplinary teams. A commitment to expanding access to high-quality addiction treatment and serving diverse populations is essential.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• A doctoral degree in psychology.
• Experience in supervision of psychology graduate students or trainees.
• Applicants are required to have experience working with substance use disorders.
• Experience and success working well within a multidisciplinary environment.
• North Carolina Licensure by start date of the faculty position.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Training in inpatient and outpatient addiction medicine/substance use disorder recovery, including prior completion of an APA-accredited internship and structured psychology fellowship in substance use recovery.
• Experience in an academic medical setting or primary healthcare setting strongly preferred.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Interested candidates may apply by going to https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/322358 and attaching a curriculum vitae and letter of application. Please include the names of 2-3 references.

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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 Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost 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 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

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