Duke Assistant Professor/Instructor: Clinical Psychologist, Adults

The Division of Adult Psychiatry and Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Duke University School of Medicine invites applications for an academic clinician position as a clinical psychologist. The academic clinician will support our clinical, research, and training activities. Specifically, we are seeking individuals who are interested in participating in individual- and team-based clinical activities. Applicants should have training and expertise in performing comprehensive psychosocial assessments and have the ability to work with individuals and couples. This position is a faculty appointment with rank commensurate with the applicant’s experience.

Primary Activities: This clinical faculty position will include providing evidence-based interventions focused on adults with a range of psychiatric disorders. In addition to providing clinical services to adults, the clinical psychologist will be interacting with clinical social workers, Advanced Practice Providers, psychiatrists, other psychologists, and administrative clinical support staff on a routine basis. Involvement in the development of collaborative care services within the Duke Health System will also be part of this position. Part of the clinical effort might involve providing clinical services to Duke employees. The position might also involve supervision of trainee clinicians, as well as the provision of in-service trainings. Scholarly activities are encouraged and supported.

About Duke: Duke University offers a rich intellectual and scientific environment facilitated by several institutes, including the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences and the Duke Clinical Research Institute, which are designed to promote interdisciplinary research. Translational autism research is facilitated through frequent seminars, retreats, and workshops supported by the university that are designed for both clinical researchers and those conducting preclinical studies.

Duke employees are part of a premier organization dedicated to excellence in education, research, and patient care. Duke's overall benefit plan has long been recognized and valued because of its comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, dental care and retirement, Duke also offers a wide range of family-friendly and cultural benefits to attract, support and reward the skilled employees that help Duke remain a premier education, research, and health care institution. Duke is located in Durham, NC (http://www.durham-nc.com/ ), a creative, innovative community that is a nexus for learning, research, and industry. Durham was listed as one of the best places to visit by Travel and Leisure Magazine in 2015 because of the numerous cultural, culinary, and outdoor activities offered in the area. Durham is part of the larger Research Triangle area that includes the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, and numerous biotechnology, government, and other enterprises.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program and have completed an APA accredited pre-doctoral internship program. Applicants must also be licensed to practice in NC (or be license eligible).

The greater Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, has a population of more than two million residents that offers diverse opportunity. From urban loft living to suburban and rural family homes with acreage – there are options for every lifestyle. The Research Triangle Park (RTP) lies in the midst of the area, a globally prominent research and development center conceived around the main academic centers – Duke University, University of North Carolina, and North Carolina State University. This trio of leading universities, combined with the RTP, has helped create a region that is culturally diverse, economically resilient, and nationally recognized as a wonderful place to live.  To learn more about the Duke and Greater Triangle communities, visit https://www.discoverdurham.com/

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