Clinical Psychologist - Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic

Who We Are Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit The Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior at UCI School of Medicine seeks to advance understanding, prevention and treatment of psychiatric conditions affecting children, adolescents and adults through education, training, research and clinical care.

Your Role on the Team The Psychologist will work under the general supervision of the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, the Vice Chair for Ambulatory Services, and Research PI(s) to support the objectives of both the outpatient clinic and clinical trials. The Clinical Psychologist will work amongst a team of professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and a variety of faculty and staff, as well as with residents, residents, pre-and post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students. For the clinical trials component, the Clinical Psychologist will actively participate as a clinical research rater in psychiatric clinical trials by completing ratings and questionnaires following research protocols. For the outpatient clinic, the focus will be on providing direct clinical care, such as diagnostic assessments and individual therapy. The employee may provide teaching and consultative services to other professionals and health care trainees such as graduate students, residents, post-docs, and practicum students. Well-versed in the implementation of evidence-based treatments.

Ability to negotiate multilayered regulatory systems and manage competing priorities, and if unable to do so, ability to seek guidance from supervisor in a timely manner.

An approach to working with colleagues that enhances collaboration and team building.

Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California.

Experience administering standardized psychiatric rating scales.

Preferred Familiarity with industry-sponsored clinical trials and GCP standards.

Bilingual in Spanish and English (spoken, receptive, and written)

Familiarity with EPIC electronic medical record system

Prior experience as a rater in psychiatric research.

These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Conditions Of Employment The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. Legal Right to work in the United States

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As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

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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. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.