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Child Staff Psychologist 1- SOM: Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences- Sacramento Campus

Department Description

This Staff Psychologist 1 position is with the Child Behavioral Health Clinic or CBHC. The CBHC is an academic outpatient psychiatry clinic serving the greater Northern California region and a diverse patient population. Our clinical staff consists of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and trainees including medical students and clinical psychology interns/postdoctoral fellows. We take a team-based approach to mental health treatment and work closely with the rest of the health system including primary care physicians and medical specialists. Supervision for licensure in California will be provided.
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences has approximately 65 residents in six residency training programs and 90 faculty and staff psychiatrists and psychologists at the UC Davis Medical Center and the Northern California VA Health System. The Department provides a stimulating teaching and academic environment. http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/psychiatry/.

Job Summary

Closing Date
6/29/2023, Interviews may be held at any time
Salary Range
$100,824.53 -$133,063.72
Salary Frequency
Salary is paid biweekly
Appointment Type
Career
Number of Positions
1
Percentage of Time
1.0
Shift Hour
08
Location
Children's Behavioral Health
City
Sacramento
Union Representation
Yes
Benefits Eligible
Yes


We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities
The Psychologist provides evidence-based individual and group therapies to child patients experiencing a range of psychiatric conditions and their families, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, parent management training, exposure and response prevention, habit reversal, etc. Such treatment may be brief intervention, short-term treatment, or longer-term therapy depending on the clinical presentation. Other aspects of the position include training others, program development, and documentation of patient care.

Required Qualifications
Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification required of the position.

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA and/or PCSAS accredited graduate training program and internship.
  
• Eligible to apply for licensure by the California Board of Psychology
  
• Specific training and experience in child and adolescent psychopathology and pediatric psychology; evidence-based individual, group, and family-based psychological interventions; and psychological assessments and evaluations for medically complex children and adolescents
  
• Experience working with families from ethnically diverse and underserved populations that struggle with multiple environmental stressors, including low income, family mental health problems, or lack of resources
  
• Experience with documentation in accordance with accepted, professional standards
  
• Administrative ability to develop and implement policy, to oversee professional billing, business obligations and contractual requirements related to patient care
  
• Minimum of one-year full-time experience working and/or training in an outpatient setting
  
• Training in evidence-based psychological interventions
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with professionals from multiple systems of care, including mandated reporting agencies
  
• Specific training/experience in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), parent management training (PMT), exposure and response prevention, and/or family-based interventions
  
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical training and supervision to residents, medical students, and psychology interns/postdoctoral fellows in group and individual psychotherapy and psychological assessment
  
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
  
• Fluency in Spanish
  

Special Requirements
This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve.
We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.
As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Closing Date
6/29/2023, Interviews may be held at any time
Salary Range
$100,824.53 -$133,063.72
Salary Frequency
Salary is paid biweekly
Appointment Type
Career
Number of Positions
1
Percentage of Time
1.0
Shift Hour
08
Location
Children's Behavioral Health
City
Sacramento
Union Representation
Yes
Benefits Eligible
Yes


To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdmed/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=5&JobOpeningId=53513&PostingSeq=1

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.





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