The Counseling Center - Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow

Posting Details

Posting Details

Vacancy Number PD-0033 Working Title The Counseling Center - Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow Position Number PD0032 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellow develops a working knowledge of providing counseling services within a university counseling center and within a Student Affairs context while engaging in required levels of supervision, seminars and Center services.

Postdoctoral fellows will engage in activities including:

• Time-effective individual counseling
• Group counseling and psycho-educational workshops
• Program development and outreach programming
• Consultation regarding developmental and psychological/ emotional health issues
• Campus training (in conjunction with Counseling Center staff)
• Crisis intervention and after-hours on-call services
• A consultation project in an area of interest (consistent with Counseling Center needs)

Fellows are expected to engage in services for a diverse client base and diverse campus organizations. Respect for cultural, intellectual, psycho-social and interpersonal differences is expected to inform the Fellow's practice. In addition, depending on individual interests and Center needs, opportunities may also exist for additional administrative duties or structured experiences outside the Center to better understand the role and function of university psychologists within Student Affairs and the university community.

Fellows will receive training and supervision designed to prepare them for a broad range of roles within a university counseling center and professional psychology. The program is intended to provide the experience required for licensure in North Carolina and in most states (2000 hours). Fellows are encouraged to be attentive to the requirements of the Licensure Boards for the locales in which they plan to practice.

Postdoctoral fellows will receive a minimum of 2 hours of clinical supervision per week while engaging in training seminars, case conferences, on-call rotation (including some Holiday coverage), and other staff activities.

Appointment Description

This is an early career Fellowship experience. Applicants should have received their doctoral degree not more than 3 years prior to applying for the Fellowship.

While receiving training under supervision, the Post-doctoral Fellow:

• Provides general counseling including individual, relationship and group therapy and crisis intervention.
• Manages client caseload.
• Maintains appropriate clinical and administrative records.
• Conducts assessments related to at-risk crisis clients; assists with initiation of the mandatory hospitalization protocol in consultation with clinical supervisor, training coordinator, or other fully licensed colleagues and consulting psychiatrist, as available.
• Participates in the Counseling Center after hours and on-call rotation and Winter Break coverage.
• Develops and delivers proactive workshops and programs for student groups, faculty and university departments focusing on prevention, self-understanding, promoting healthy relationships, transitions, other student development areas and topics relevant to the campus community.
• Engages in a substantive consultation project informed by the needs of the Counseling Center and the incumbent's area(s) of interest/expertise.
• Provides professional development presentations for Center staff.
• Consults with faculty, administrators and staff on student development and emotional / psychological behavioral concerns within a university environment.
• Provides training to the campus community on areas related to the impact of social, emotional and psychological concerns of students on academic success and degree completion.
• Consults with campus groups to assist in program development for their respective constituencies.
• Provides referrals to community resources as appropriate.
• Serves as a supervisor for graduate practicum, extern and paraprofessional graduate student staff or trainees as needed.
• Consults with and advises colleagues on services delivery, training and other issues within demonstrated areas of expertise.
• Engages in administrative and other duties as assigned supporting the mission of the Counseling Center.
• Participates in university-wide and Student Affairs initiatives and committees as other responsibilities allow.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Applicants must have completed an APA or CPA accredited counseling or clinical psychology doctoral program and completed dissertation prior to beginning the Fellowship.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills as well as a demonstrated openness to supervision and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Experience in providing clinical counseling services and providing crisis intervention services, with additional experience in psycho-educational programming for a college-aged population.
• An official graduate transcript noting degree completion is required. If the doctoral degree is not yet noted on the transcript, a letter from the applicant's Program Director attesting to completion of all degree requirements with a degree conferral date will be accepted temporarily. Once the degree is noted on the transcript, an official copy must be provided. Transcripts or program completion statements should be mailed to:
• Dr. Nancy McKean, Assistant Director/Training Director mckeann@uncw.edu

Counseling Center

UNC Wilmington

601 S. College Road

Wilmington, NC 28403-5937

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience working within a college counseling center.
• Interest and experience in developing preventive outreach programming.
• The ability to work collaboratively with campus departments and possess interpersonal flexibility, along with a sense of humor.
• A commitment to the developmental perspective of counseling services.

Required Certifications or Licensure

N/A

Department Counseling Center - 40240 Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Counseling Center provides general counseling for students (individual, relationship, and group); development and delivery of outreach programming; consultation services (including targeted campus training efforts) for campus constituencies; crisis intervention services, referral services, and training services (including didactic training and clinical supervision) for early career psychologists and participants in the Center's pre-licensure training program.

College Student Development Services - 40200 College College/School Information

The Division of Student Affairs consists of fourteen functional departments, each of which is responsible for providing a variety of student support, service, and educational programs which are accessible to all members of the university community. The staff members are dedicated individuals known for their passion and commitment to implementing programs and services that affect student development over the course of a lifetime. Student Affairs provides excellent delivery of student services that are responsive to student needs and promotes the quality of life and education both inside and outside the classroom. We build institutional traditions and lifelong affiliations through creative programs, vibrant student organizations, and a living/learning environment built on core values and uncompromising principles. The Division is a leader and primary spokesperson for students.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Please note, this is a postdoctoral position. Employees in postdoc positions are considered temporary positions (non-permanent state employees) but do qualify for postdoctoral medical insurance and paid leave, unlike other temporary employees at the university. More information about postdoctoral employees can be found in the Postdoc Handbook.

To receive consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. For more info/to apply visit the applicant portal. Applications must be submitted through the online application system by 11:59pm EST of the posting close date to be considered.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application.

Please provide:

• Cover letter that describes which specific skill set you are interested in and your work experience that will support your success in this role.
• 3 or more professional references are required.

For more information or to apply, visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Requested Job Posting Date 08/12/2026 Posting Close Date 08/27/2026 Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40267

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vita
• List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you learn of this postdoc opportunity with UNCW?

• UNCW or College Website

• Direct Contact from UNCW Faculty or Staff

• Professional Organization or Association

• Listserv or Professional Job Board

• UNCW Social Media

• Higher Ed Publication (such as Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, Higher Ed Jobs)

• HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)

• Postdoc Specific Website/Job Search (careers.nationalpostdoc.org; postdocjobs.com; etc.)

• Other

• If you responded "other" above, please indicate where you learned of the postdoctoral opportunity at UNCW:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Was your Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree conferred within the last 5 years?
• Yes, my terminal degree was conferred within the last 5 years.
• No, my terminal degree was conferred more than 5 years ago.
• No, I am finishing my terminal degree (ABD).