Adolescent Clinical Therapist

Job Summary:

Involves patient care services for a range of mental health disorders, often severe including major depressive disorders, paranoia, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder. Settings may be inpatient, outpatient or clinical research studies. Patient care may be provided by a combination of licensed clinicians, as well as counselors and crisis intervention specialists. Patients typically require routine assistance, treatment or a specialized and controlled environment. Primary emphasis on treatment and attempt where possible to help patients control their own lives in the outside world, with the use of a combination of psychiatric drugs and psychotherapy.

McAuley Counseling Enriched Education Program (CEEP), located within UCSF Health's Stanyan Hospital. CEEP is an intensive outpatient therapeutic and educational environment designed for middle and high school students who require a structured, trauma-informed setting to make meaningful emotional, behavioral, and academic progress. Our multidisciplinary team of therapists, psychiatric providers, nurses, educators, and quality assurance staff works together daily to create a cohesive therapeutic milieu that emphasizes consistency, clear boundaries, and high support.

The McAuley Counseling Enriched Education Program fosters student success in academic and community settings through evidence-based, motivational systems within a therapeutic environment. We provide comprehensive support for adolescents, empowering them to navigate challenges, excel academically, and achieve independence.

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Essential Function (Yes/No )

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

8

Gathers patient history and conducts evaluations to assist in planning therapeutic interventions.

7

Participates in planning, implementing, evaluating and revising treatment plans. Promotes coordination of care between psychiatric services and programs.

60

Conducts individual and group treatment / activities. Supports coordination of care with family, clinicians and agencies.

5

Assesses impact of intervention / treatment and evaluates patient progress. Completes patient / participant progress reports.

0

Supports performance improvement programs and activities. Develops recommendations for new programs or workflows. Identifies issues and recommends solutions.

0

Develops proposals for new processes or procedures based on best practices.

10

Assists in developing and implementing intervention strategies. May train and supervise intervention providers. Teaches families to deliver / implement interventions.

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Supports clinical research studies. Participates in statistical data collection.

10

Participates in team meetings and work groups. Supports public / community agencies with program / intervention implementation.

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Minimum Requirement:

• Master's degree in related area or equivalent experience.
• Valid California LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC license.
• 3 + yrs related work experience.
• Strong skills in providing individual and group behavioral therapy, behavioral analysis and / or educational interventions.
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws and ethical standards associated with profession.
• Strong knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication. Demonstrated active listening, persuasion and counseling skills.
• Strong skills in collaborating with heath care providers, PIs and community partners.
• Knowledge of business software, specialized applications and EHR systems used in behavioral health clinics / clinical departments.
• Experience providing counseling with adolescents and their families.

Preferred Requirement:

• N/A

License/Certifications:

• Master's degree in related area or equivalent experience.
• Valid California LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC license.

About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity

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Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
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Minimum Requirement:

• Master's degree in related area or equivalent experience.
• Valid California LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC license.
• 3 + yrs related work experience.
• Strong skills in providing individual and group behavioral therapy, behavioral analysis and / or educational interventions.
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws and ethical standards associated with profession.
• Strong knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication. Demonstrated active listening, persuasion and counseling skills.
• Strong skills in collaborating with heath care providers, PIs and community partners.
• Knowledge of business software, specialized applications and EHR systems used in behavioral health clinics / clinical departments.
• Experience providing counseling with adolescents and their families.

Preferred Requirement:

• N/A

License/Certifications:

• Master's degree in related area or equivalent experience.
• Valid California LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC license.

Required

Preferred

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