Attending Psychologist

Open date: March 26, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Aug 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Sep 26, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.


Position description

Attending Psychologist - Complex Medical Disease

UCSF Health is currently recruiting for a psychologist position in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The position will be filled in a rank and series commensurate with experience, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026 or thereafter.

Qualifications
• PhD in psychology or equivalent, postdoctoral training in psychology or equivalent, and licensed to practice psychology in California at the time of appointment.
• Demonstration specialization in health psychology.
• Demonstrated clinical, educational, and administrative skills with a strong commitment to an academic career as a clinician-educator.
• Competence in working with a range of communities and populations.
• Applicant's materials must list (pending) qualifications upon application submission.
• Applicants must meet all of the requirements by the time of hire.

Responsibilities
• Providing specialized health psychology services to patients with co-morbid complex medical disease, such as functional gastrointestinal disorders, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and stress management strategies.
• Participating in teaching, supervision and assessment of trainees.
• Collaborating with other department members on research projects and scholarly activities.
• Engaging in innovation and improvements in clinical, research, and educational programs.
• Participating in departmental, university, and public service.

Applicants must apply online , with a CV, cover letter, and the contact information for 3 references.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 . The minimum base salary range for this position is $106,000 -$319,800. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.


Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

• Cover Letter

• 3 required (contact information only)

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
• "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, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment


Job location


San Francisco, CA