Senior Counseling Psychologist/ LGBTQ Specialist

Who We Are Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit The UCI Counseling Center is committed to delivering quality services that help students achieve optimal mental health for academic success, personal growth, and increased capacity to cope with the stresses of being a university student. The Counseling Center also provides training and learning opportunities to prepare future leaders in mental health and other service-oriented positions. The vision of the Counseling Center is to elevate the student experience and create pathways to success through a wide range of multiculturally based clinical, outreach, prevention, and training services. Our Values include: Service, Community, Inclusion & Advocacy, and Integrity & Accountability. Your Role on the Team NOTE: We are hiring for 2 positions with the same duties. The emphasis of this position is on direct services to students as a generalist counseling psychologist and the position specializes in the services including, but not limited to, working with LGBTQ Student populations. Conduct initial assessments, time limited individual, couple and group psychotherapy; urgent care services; crisis response; consultation and outreach in a university counseling center. This position serves as one of the primary liaison (s) to the LGBT Resource Center on the campus. Responsibilities also include assisting in generating programs, workshops, groups, and services targeting the UCI LGBTQ+ student population. The incumbent may also assist with coordination of the LGBTQ Mentoring program. They would assist in generating programs, workshops, groups, and services targeting the UCI LGBTQ+ student population. Provide supervision and training within an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited psychology doctoral internship program. Participate in meetings and Center research and evaluation. The expected pay range for this recruitment is $123,063.69- $130,590.59 (Annual). What It Takes to be Successful Required: Licensed as a psychologist in California (or license-eligible in California). Must be licensed as a psychologist in another US state or territory, or equivalent jurisdiction, if not in possession of a current CA license by start date. Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited doctoral program. Completion of a psychology internship program. General knowledge of psychological assessment. Knowledge of Federal and California laws governing the practice of psychology and privacy practices in post-secondary educational institutions. Extensive consultation and outreach experience, program development and evaluation including training faculty, staff and students. Experience in group psychotherapy including couples and families. Training and experience in time limited psychotherapy, crisis response, substance/alcohol problems. Experience and interest in working with university students from multicultural backgrounds. Experience with electronic medical record keeping and documentation. Ability to collaborate with the Campus Community consisting of Faculty, Staff, and Students. Excellent interpersonal skills to create and maintain effective working relationships with administrators and a diverse range of constituents, including faculty and staff. Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, sound judgement, and maintain strict confidentiality in the performance of all duties at all times. Verification of completion of CA continuing education requirements for supervision Documentation or attestation of the provision of psychological services for at least ten (10) outpatients or inpatients during the past three (3) years required for initial hire. Hiring is contingent upon verification of licensure, successful completion of credentialing background check, and successful completion of privileging process. Preferred: Three post-licensure years of clinical/counseling experience in the field of psychology. Completion of an APA accredited Internship Program Supervision experience with psychology doctoral interns, preferably in an APA accredited program. Interest in the application and integration of social justice in counseling center work. Special training, interest and/or experience including but not limited to working with LGBTQ Student populations. Experience or area of interest in working with transgender and gender non-conforming populations and providing affirming mental health services to this population (including writing letters of support when needed). A minimum of 3 years of experience post-licensure years of clinical/counseling experience in the field of psychology. Special Conditions: This position's schedule is generally M-F during traditional work hours. However, weekends or non-traditional work hours may be required for special projects, at busy times of the year, or when strict deadlines must be met. Hybrid work options may be available depending on operational needs of the center. Total Rewards In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment *Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - Closing Statement: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on carejobs.now or View email address on carejobs.now. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

NOTE: We are hiring for 2 positions with the same duties. The emphasis of this position is on direct services to students as a generalist counseling psychologist and the position specializes in the services including, but not limited to, working with LGBTQ Student populations. Conduct initial assessments, time limited individual, couple and group psychotherapy; urgent care services; crisis response; consultation and outreach in a university counseling center. This position serves as one of the primary liaison (s) to the LGBT Resource Center on the campus. Responsibilities also include assisting in generating programs, workshops, groups, and services targeting the UCI LGBTQ+ student population. The incumbent may also assist with coordination of the LGBTQ Mentoring program. They would assist in generating programs, workshops, groups, and services targeting the UCI LGBTQ+ student population. Provide supervision and training within an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited psychology doctoral internship program. Participate in meetings and Center research and evaluation. The expected pay range for this recruitment is $123,063.69- $130,590.59 (Annual).