Child and Teen Psychologist - 137361

Job Title: PSYCHOLOGIST 2 CEH Department: FACULTY PRACTICE PSYCHIATRY Hiring Pay Scale: $110,497.00 - $161,778.20 / Y Worksite: La Jolla Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 100% Union: HX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 8 hour shifts, Monday - Friday

DESCRIPTION

UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting‑edge research, and state‑of‑the‑art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees. The Child and Teen psychologist, under supervision of the administrative and clinical leadership of the Child and Teen Outpatient Mental Health Program, provides all aspects of psychosocial services including individual and group psychotherapy, crisis management, care coordination, treatment planning, conduct initial diagnostic evaluations and triage to appropriate levels of care. Aide in the expansion of the child/teen clinic, including innovating and creating infrastructure with the use of measurement‑based care. The candidate will collaborate with multiple systems of care including pediatricians, schools, and social services as well as contribute to care, education and research in a multidisciplinary care team with Masters level clinicians as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. or Psy.D degree in Clinical Psychology. Current valid state of California Psychology License Ph.D or Psy.D At least two (2) years experience with caring for the child and adolescent populations either in practicum, internship, or during a clinical fellow year. Priority will be given to applicants with familiarity with ABA, DBT, FBT, and ERP modalities. Proven psycho‑diagnostic interviewing skills, psycho‑diagnostic evaluations and plan treatment. Strong crisis intervention skills. Ability to deliver care in an ethical, non‑judgmental, and non‑discriminatory manner. Trained in evidence‑based therapies such as CBT, DBT, ABA, HRT, ERP, PMT, PCIT, and FBT. Expertise in all treatment modalities is not required but comfortability with a majority of those listed is preferred. Knowledge of and experience in reading and interpreting psychiatric charts. Ability to prepare for and lead psycho‑educational groups on general psychosis, mood disorders, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, dual disorders, anger management and stress management. Demonstrated skill in problem solving and in critical thinking. Able to think creatively and efficiently, to assess, analyze and solve problems. Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with ethnically and culturally diverse populations and co‑workers, exercising tact, flexibility and diplomacy. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing. Strong writing ability and experience in writing concise, factual psychosocial notes and program reports. Knowledge and skill in problem‑focused psycho‑therapeutic interventions and a thorough working knowledge of DSM‑V. Experience in managing a more complex caseload with a continual flux of new intakes weekly.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.

PAY TRANSPARENCY ACT

Annual Full Pay Range: $122,837 - $161,778 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $58.83 - $77.48 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. If applicable, life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace 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. UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California San Diego