Psychologist - Open Rank Faculty (TEACCH Chapel Hill)

About the job

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism program is system of university-based regional centers to serve autistic children, adolescents and adults and their families. As part of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the program has an active clinical, teaching, and research program. TEACCH operates seven community regional clinics. Our clinics and programs offer a set of core services along with unique demonstration programs meeting the needs of autistic individuals, their families, and professionals across the state of North Carolina. Also, part of TEACCH is the Carolina Living and Learning Center, a residential/vocational training facility for autistic adults as well as an Employment Services program providing Job Coaching and related services to adults on the spectrum.

TEACCH is currently part of the Carolina Institute for Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (CIND) program. All TEACCH programs are coordinated through a central administration and research unit in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

TEACCH provides clinical services such as diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, speech language therapy, occupational therapy and parent support groups. In addition, TEACCH conducts training within the state of North Carolina, nationally and internationally and provides consultation for teachers, residential care providers, and other professionals from a variety of disciplines.

TEACCH conducts clinical research focused on providing evidence-based care to autistic individuals and their families in their home communities. Our research examines intervention effectiveness in clinic, school, and community settings. Ongoing research includes a school-based anxiety intervention program, a community college-based transition to adulthood program, a telehealth program treating depression and anxiety in autistic adults, and a physical activity program for autistic adults. Studies also examine the services needs related to early intervention, employment and aging.

TEACCH has 48 full and part-time faculty, 150+ staff and provides training opportunities in both research and clinical activities for interns, postdocs and other graduate and undergraduate students.

This position is located at the TEACCH Chapel Hill Clinic in Carrboro, NC.

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program is seeking a clinical faculty Psychologist for our TEACCH Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The selected candidate will hold a faculty position as Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (fixed-term faculty) commensurate with experience in the Department of Psychiatry, UNC School of Medicine. Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience.

Clinical faculty at TEACCH engage in a combination of clinical, research, and teaching activities. Clinical opportunities include maintaining a diagnostic and treatment caseload of autistic clients across the lifespan consistent with faculty expertise. This position will focus on toddler and preschool age children. Teaching opportunities include supervising trainees, providing consultation, and training of other professionals locally, nationally, and internationally. TEACCH faculty engage in a variety of community-based research activities with current research projects covering the lifespan from evaluating the efficacy of our TEACCH for Toddlers program, community-based transition to adulthood interventions, and mental health intervention and services research for autistic adults and older adults. The successful candidate’s research activities may range from providing clinical services on an intervention trial, evaluating assessment data from a research database of more than 14,000 individuals diagnosed by TEACCH, and/or pursuing independent research. The blend of clinical, teaching, and research activities will depend on the successful candidate’s expertise and career interests.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Completion of an APA-accredited PhD/PsyD in clinical, school or related doctoral program, and completion of an APA-accredited internship.

• Candidates must be licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in the state of North Carolina and credentialed within 30 days of hire.

• Must have previous clinical training and experience in assessment and treatment of young autistic toddlers and preschoolers.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Candidates with expertise in early intervention and diagnosis preferred.

Special Instructions

Interested candidates may apply by going to https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/328546 and attaching an up-to-date curriculum vitae and a letter of application outlining your interest and fit with the position. In addition, two letters of reference should be submitted directly by your references to the Chair of the Search Committee, TEACCH Chapel Hill Search, via email to TEACCH@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.