Counseling Psychologist

Counseling Psychologist

Counseling and Psychological Services

University of California, Santa Barbara

Summary of Job Details:

Under the direction of the Director or designee and with an in-depth understanding of the professional field, the Psychologist independently performs diagnosis and psychotherapy on a full range of cases. Provides individual therapy to assess the level of pathology and to determine appropriateness of a short-term therapeutic modality for students with serious psychological concerns. Assesses for suicidal ideation and provides appropriate crisis intervention services. Conducts culturally appropriate therapeutic interventions. May consult with senior specialist/manager on highly complex issues. Coordinate care with Student Health and provide on and off campus referrals as needed. Provide consultation to staff, faculty, and students as requested. Develop and deliver psychoeducational programs to address the cultural and mental health needs of underrepresented populations. Psychologist expected to participate in campus organizations which have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and cultural issues. Be able to approach clinical service provision from a cultural perspective. Provides clinical guidance and oversight to other professional staff. Train and supervise staff, interns, practicum students, or peers as appropriate. Maintain current license to practice psychology in the state of California and must continue to meet state requirements for license renewal. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.

Required Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of diagnostic/psychological testing methodologies.

• Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with a diverse client group, members of the medical staff and faculty.

• Knowledge of electronic/medical records systems.

• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally appropriate therapeutic interventions.

• Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice, as well as personal and professional integrity.

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and to collaborate with other departments and college administrators.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and human relations skills.

• Computer literacy.

• Experience working with International and multicultural populations including but not limited to, International Asian, Asian Pacific Islander, African American, Latino/Latina • Middle Eastern, and LGBTQ.

• Bilingual/bicultural experience.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal history check (U02): Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check

• CANRA (U13): Mandated Child Abuse Reporter

• Credentials Verification (U06): For clinical practitioner

• Works in patient care environment

• Credentials verification for clinical practitioner- license to practice psychology in the state of CA or eligible within 6 months. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required (remote and/or onsite). Employment is contingent on successful completion of our credentialing, privileging, and background check processes.

• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Pay Rate/Range:  Salary commensurate with experience

Days/Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application review begins: 7/20/2022

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #38558