Psychologist, Academic & Staff Assistance Program

Psychologist, Academic & Staff Assistance Program

Human Resources 

University of California, Santa Barbara

Summary of Job Details:

The Academic & Staff Assistance Program (ASAP) and its counseling psychologists provide the UCSB campus community with mental health and support services for faculty, staff and adult family members who are covered by UC insurance in the form of brief counseling and referral assistance, consultation services for managers and supervisors concerning workplace concerns/problems, crisis interventions, violence prevention and threat assessment, as well as psychological well-being and workplace wellness programming. They also provide consultation that is primarily delivered to managers and supervisors regarding employees of concern and problematic departmental dynamics; counseling that is delivered in a short-term model with referrals to campus and community resources being an important component of therapeutic interventions; violence prevention & mitigation services that includes conducting training for faculty and staff regarding how to recognize and refer individuals of concern to appropriate services; and, develop and deliver wellness programming in conjunction with supervisor. Provides direct supervision to a part-time practicum trainee(s).

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed as a psychologist in the State of California.

• 4-6 years of experience in conducting evidence-based assessments, crisis intervention, and short-term counseling with adults; developing and delivering psychoeducational workshops; providing clinical services to diverse populations; and working with electronic health records.

• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally appropriate therapeutic interventions.

• Must be an experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

• Incumbent uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues.

• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

• Thorough knowledge of applicable laws and standards of professional conduct.

• Highly effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

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

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Maintains confidentiality and upholds the highest ethical and legal standards in all relevant aspects of ASAP work and related program activities.

• In the event of an emergency, the employee in this position may be required to report to duty in support of the campus' emergency operations plan and/or the department's emergency response and/or recovery plans.

• During or immediately following a designated emergency, the employee will be notified to assist in the emergency response efforts, and mobilize other staff members if needed.

• Credential verification for clinical practitioner.

• Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse.

• Satisfactory criminal history background check

• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $90,872.02 to $125,515.72/yr. 

The full salary range: $90,872.02 to $153,905.39/yr.  

Days/Hours:  M-F 40 Hrs per week

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits 

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. 

Application review begins: 9/4/24

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #7187