Child and Teen Psychologist

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 11/06/25 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 11/18/25. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the Psychologist 1 or 2 level.

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.

San Diego is a wonderful city to live in with sunny days, sandy beaches, robust outdoor activities, and a vibrant food scene. If you, any colleagues, or any of your graduating trainees are interested in a change of scenery and interested in joining an academic outpatient clinic to serve the commercially insured San Diego pediatric population, please reach out.

• 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.

• 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).