Melissa Saunders Jd

Clinical Social Worker Unc Counseling & Psychological Services · University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

mental health Chapel Hill, NC

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
4 years
since Jan 2022
Gender
Female

Experience

Clinical Social Worker Unc Counseling & Psychological ServicesCurrent
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Since Jan 2022 · 4 years · Chapel Hill, NC

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.S.W
2012 – 2014
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2003 – 2005
University of Virginia School of Law
Yale University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Skills

Psychotherapy Mental Health Group Therapy Teaching Dbt Research Mental Health Counseling Stress Management Cbt Behavioral Health Dual Diagnosis Higher Education Substance Use Disorders Post Traumatic Stress Trauma Work Motivational Interviewing University Teaching Adult Adhd Tf Cbt Acceptance And Commitment Therapy Mindfulness Mind Body Adolescents Young Adults Life Transitions Interpersonal Relationships Interpersonal Therapy Mentoring Mental Health Law Professional Ethics

About University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Industry
Education
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Website
Office Location
104 Airport Dr, Chapel Hill, NC

Professional Overview

Melissa Saunders Jd is a Clinical Social Worker Unc Counseling & Psychological Services, currently affiliated with University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, based in Chapel Hill, NC. As a mental health, Saunders Jd contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Chapel Hill, NC. They have been with University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill for 4 years. Saunders Jd holds academic credentials, including M.S.W and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Core competencies include Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Group Therapy, Teaching, Dbt. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill operates in the Education sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Chapel Hill, NC healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Melissa Saunders Jd is one of them.
  • 1,650 mental health professionals are based in NC (out of 45,480 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 223 contacts at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in NC: $38,000 – $94,000 (median $55,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in NC: Sole Proprietor (127), U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs (42), Duke University Health System (35).
  • 5% of mental health professionals in NC hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 82% of mental health professionals in NC have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Saunders Jd located?

Melissa Saunders Jd is based in Chapel Hill, NC. They are currently affiliated with University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill.

What is Melissa Saunders Jd's specialty?

Melissa Saunders Jd specializes in mental health. Their current role is Clinical Social Worker Unc Counseling & Psychological Services.

Where does Melissa Saunders Jd currently work?

Melissa Saunders Jd currently works at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill. They have been there for 4 years.

What is Melissa Saunders Jd's educational background?

Melissa Saunders Jd attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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What is the average salary for a mental health professional in NC?

mental health professionals in NC typically earn $38,000 to $94,000 annually, with a median of $55,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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