Psychologist - Mental Health

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students dealing with complex mental health issues? Counseling and Psychological Services is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychologist to provide care and support for the mental health and well being of our diverse student communities experiencing complex mental health struggles.

The Clinician, Complex Mental Health, Doctoral Level reports to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and is assigned duties by the Director as specified herein. The incumbent provides high‑quality clinical services, outreach and educational programming, and consultation services, and may supervise/train doctoral interns and post‑doctoral fellows. As part of an innovative program designed to provide clinical services to UCSC students with complex and high‑acuity mental health conditions, the Clinician provides both brief and extended therapy, crisis assessment and intervention, and group support for students in need of intensive, focused, and integrated care.

Schedule Information: Full‑time, Fixed; Monday‑Friday; Day shift

Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance Plans

UC Retirement Plan

Group Term Life Insurance

Legal Insurance

13 Paid Holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leave

Provides brief and long‑term counseling and psychotherapy with undergraduate and graduate students (individuals and couples) with a broad range and complexity of psychological problems and diagnoses

Provides case management and referral services, including facilitating treatment planning to outside referrals for a higher level of care

Conducts group therapy, psychoeducational groups, and drop‑in groups

Works collaboratively with CAPS and SHS providers, campus partners, off‑campus mental health professionals, and community resources to meet the mental health needs of students

Provides consultation to staff, faculty, administrators, and campus partners regarding the psychological well‑being of students

Participates regularly in CAPS committees and workgroups in a collaborative and professional manner in efforts to maintain and upgrade the quality of service of the CAPS

Valid California licensure, in good standing, in Psychology OR Valid out‑of‑state licensure in Psychology, to be obtained within 180 days from application or residency

Demonstrated clinical experience with individuals using both brief and long‑term therapy models

Demonstrated strong clinical and crisis management skills, including ability to work with high acuity students with complex mental health needs and diagnoses

Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and ability to deliver psychological services to diverse communities in a university or college setting

Demonstrated expertise with developmental and mental health issues of late adolescence

Strong planning and organizational skills

Ability to use computer‑based electronic health records and scheduling software

Doctorate and internship from APA accredited program

Psychology licensure in California preferred over out‑of‑state licensure

Valid California licensure, in good standing, in Psychology OR Valid out‑of‑state licensure in Psychology, to be obtained within 180 days from application or residency

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre‑hire criminal history background check and a pre‑hire credentialing check.

Must possess CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60 calendar days of hire.

Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.

Complete Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility (HIPAA) training within 30 days of hire.

The selected candidate has the option to work a hybrid work schedule. If a hybrid work schedule is confirmed, the selected candidate must be able to work successfully from a home/remote office and be able to fulfill the requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.

Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.

Will be required to comply with current Student Health Center employee health safety requirements for health care workers as defined by state and federal regulatory agencies. Current health safety requirements are discussed during interview.

The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.

Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. 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 categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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