(Multiple Positions Available) Behavioral Health Counselor 3 (4459C) University Health Services 860

Behavioral Health Counselor 3 Multiple Positions Available. Departmental Overview The Ally Care Team (ACT) is comprised of behavioral health clinicians and support staff. The team provides support for students, staff and faculty on campus who need behavioral health consultations, care navigation, or episodic therapy. This role is responsible for crisis de‑escalation, intervention, assessment, care navigation support, including 5150 evaluation, welfare checks, post‑vention support, therapy, and medical and staff consultations within an integrated medical‑mental health‑campus model. Position Summary Provides comprehensive treatment, consultation, and crisis response, using a culturally responsive and trauma‑informed approach to non‑violent, non‑emergent mental and behavioral health needs within the UC Berkeley campus to students, staff, and faculty. Responds to non‑violent, non‑emergent calls involving individuals experiencing mental or behavioral health crises, such as suicidal ideation/behaviors and self‑harm (non‑life threatening/lethal), disorientation, delusional or paranoid thinking, elevated mood (e.g., yelling, crying, upset), significant anxiety interfering with daily functioning or mania. Provides crisis de‑escalation, intervention, assessment, consultation, and support services during a behavioral health crisis, facilitate welfare checks, and responds to on‑campus communities experiencing a crisis such as after a tragedy or critical incident. The team may also support or coordinate connections to campus‑based services or referrals to off‑campus services. Application Review Date First Review Date: 5/19/2026. This job will remain open until filled. Responsibilities Direct Client Care Work collaboratively within the Ally Care Team (ACT) to provide assessment, therapy, and intervention and consultation services to UC Berkeley students, staff and faculty. Services include, but are not limited to: Provide culturally responsive, trauma‑informed, harm reduction, and person‑centered mental health crisis assessment, intervention, de‑escalation for individuals experiencing non‑violent, behavioral health crisis on the UC Berkeley campus footprint. Assess for suicidality, homicidal intent, violence risk, grave disability, and substance use using appropriate measurements, including C‑SRRS, Mini Mental Status Exam, and others. Complete 5150 Application as appropriate. Coordinate transportation and care with receiving hospital. Provide debrief experience and on‑site support and coordination after campus traumas such as campus death. Provide consultation to staff and faculty throughout the Berkeley campus. Provide episodic treatment, including warm hand‑offs, consistent with Integrated Behavioral Health models. Make appropriate referrals/linkage based on clinical needs. Collaboration Documents client progress, treatment recommendations, interventions and client response in the EHR and other required systems to facilitate the sharing of information and coordination of care with other involved providers. Participates in and coordinates regularly scheduled and clinically indicated ad hoc multidisciplinary consultation meetings with colleagues to discuss relevant aspects of client care and help to ensure positive client outcomes. Uses shared decision‑making techniques to work proactively with the client around the care plan and communicates plan to the care team. Functions as a liaison to campus partners and community mental health providers. Participate and lead outreach and educational programming with campus partners, students and community members. Participate and complete all assigned trainings in a timely manner to form a strong foundation for clinical work. Care Management Development Identifies improvements to systems, practices, and procedures and advocates recommendations to leadership. Works with various units and sub‑units across University Health Services (UHS). Develops, maintains, and shares internal UHS, campus, and community resources as appropriate with clients and staff to promote efficient quality care. Promotes the development of collaborative relationships with peers and other professionals by articulating practice issues and communicating through appropriate organizational channels. Organizational Responsibilities Participates in staff meetings and meetings related to care management. Adheres to principles of quality, customer‑oriented standards. Demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, and sensitivity in all interactions with clients and staff. When assigned, actively participates on UHS committees and/or the development of new programs/ideas. Is knowledgeable of client rights and responsibilities, rules of confidentiality and client privacy. Readily accepts additional responsibility including assisting with the evaluation of unit operation/efficiency. Maintains client records appropriately including confidentiality and completeness of notes. This includes written and electronic records. Is knowledgeable of UHS and campus departments, services, locations. Is knowledgeable of operational, administrative, business, and personnel policies. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability as health care practices and related technology change. Demonstrates an active investment in organizational and unit goals to improve customer service. Implements University and UHS policies and procedures to assure a consistently high level of client care, safety and customer service. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Education Masters or doctorate in the field of psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field. Licenses/Certification Valid CA Driver's License. A valid mental health license in the state of California (Licensed Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Valid mental health license in the state of California. (Licensed Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) or registration (ASW, AMFT, APCC) with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology. Minimum one year of experience providing behavioral health services in a public health, community mental health, crisis services, or other setting serving adults exhibiting mental health crisis, psychosis, substance‑related mental health needs, etc. Minimum one year of experience working with college/university students or young adults. 5150 Certification for Alameda County within 30 days of employment. BLS certified within per UHS requirements (may be provided on the job). Must be able/willing to work flexibly and outside of a traditional clinical space, such as being outside during most of the shift, traveling in a vehicle and/or walking with others between crises, and physically move frequently during a shift. Demonstrated (through relevant work experience) ability to work with and honor highly diverse communities. Willingness to learn and understand different perspectives, as well as show self‑awareness around race, gender, class, sexual orientation, lived experience, and other important attributes. Preferred Qualifications Multilingual (English, Spanish, Mandarin or Cantonese). Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is Step 1.0 $119,500.83 – Step 6.0 $131,938.63. This is a 100%, full‑time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits. This position is exempt and paid monthly. How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Driving Required A valid driver's license and DMV check for driving record is required. Other Information This is not a visa opportunity. This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Health Care Professionals Unit (HX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at the provided URL. Your employment is dependent on obtaining and maintaining a credentialing clearance (if applicable), background clearance and medical clearance according to University Health Service policies. This position has a headcount of four. Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. Mandated Reporter This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 status under state or federal law. Misconduct Disclosure 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. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, the following policies address some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy; UC Anti-Discrimination Policy; Abusive Conduct in the Workplace. Application Portal To apply, visit the following URL: #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California, Berkeley