Counseling Center - Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow

Overview

Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow with the University of North Carolina Wilmington Counseling Center. Applicants should have earned a doctoral degree not more than three years prior to application.

• Provide individualized, relationship, and group counseling and crisis intervention services.
• Manage client caseload and maintain accurate clinical and administrative records.
• Conduct assessments related to at‑risk crisis clients and assist in mandatory hospitalization protocols.
• Participate in Counseling Center after‑hours and on‑call rotations, including Winter Break coverage.
• Develop and deliver proactive workshops and prevention programs for student groups, faculty, and university departments.
• Engage in a substantive consultation project informed by Counseling Center needs and Fellow’s area of interest.
• Provide professional development presentations for Center staff.
• Consult with faculty, administrators, and staff on student development and emotional/psychological concerns within a university environment.
• Serve as supervisor for graduate practicum, extern, and paraprofessional trainees as needed.
• Participate in university‑wide and Student Affairs initiatives and committees as assigned.

• Completed an APA or CPA accredited counseling or clinical psychology doctoral program and dissertation.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and openness to supervision.
• Experience providing clinical counseling and crisis intervention services, and psycho‑educational programming for a college‐aged population.
• Official graduate transcript noting degree completion; if not yet noted, a letter from Program Director attesting to completion of all degree requirements will be accepted temporarily.
• Preferred:
  Experience working within a college counseling center; interest in preventive outreach programming; ability to work collaboratively with campus departments; development perspective of counseling services.

To apply, submit through the online application system by 1:59 p.m. EST on Monday, January 26 2026. Include a cover letter, three professional references, and official transcripts. Direct questions or requests for transcripts to Dr. Nancy McKean, Assistant Director/Training Director (mckeann) at Counseling Center, UNC Wilmington, 601 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403‑5937. This position offers postdoctoral medical insurance and paid leave.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. For more information regarding postdoctoral employment, refer to the Postdoc Handbook. The University of North Carolina Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or genetic information.