Mental Health Clinical Psychologist

The University of California, San Francisco Department of General Internal Medicine (DGIM) is looking for a health psychologist to work collaboratively with DGIM physicians, resident physicians, nurse practitioners and dieticians to provide counseling and behavioral interventions for patients with chronic care conditions and patients referred by our Weight Management clinicians. DGIM is comprised of four primary care locations, all at the Mt. We have a primary care residency training program with approximately 75 residents and also train medical and nurse practitioner students. This position is managed in collaboration with the Weight Management program, which has clinical oversight for a team of clinicians serving UCSF primary care patients.

PhD in clinical psychology or Psy.Active CA clinical psychologist license

Must be cleared of credentialing.

Meets requirements for LPPH&C Medical Staff membership

Demonstrated ability to provide time limited therapy (e.g., Demonstrated ability to appropriately triage and manage mental health emergencies

Demonstrated ability to work effectively under supervision, seek and receive feedback, and maintain interest in continuing professional development

Demonstrated commitment to projects and strong initiative

Demonstrated effective organizational, planning, and scheduling abilities

Knowledge of community resources

5 years' experience as a licensed psychologist

Specialty in health psychology

Active CA clinical psychologist license

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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