Job DescriptionInvolves patient care services for a range of mental health disorders, often severe including major depressive disorders, paranoia, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder. Settings may be inpatient, outpatient or clinical research studies. Patient care may be provided by a combination of licensed clinicians, as well as counselors and crisis intervention specialists. Patients typically require routine assistance, treatment or a specialized and controlled environment. Primary emphasis on treatment and attempt where possible to help patients control their own lives in the outside world, with the use of a combination of psychiatric drugs and psychotherapy. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications- PhD in clinical psychology or Psy.D. from an accredited institution
- Licensed in a psychiatric behavioral health - Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience
- Knowledge of psychiatric service operations and ability to apply concepts in an acute care setting.
- Knowledge of medical center, HR and UC policies and processes. Knowledge of relevant psychiatric health services internal policies and external regulations.
- Demonstrated supervisory skills to guide behavioral health providers on treatment methods for serious mental health disorders.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and execute plans to meet deadlines.
- Organizational skills for coordinating staff schedules and unit operations.
- Working knowledge of human resources management practices and policies.
- Knowledge of business software, specialized applications and EHR systems used in behavioral health clinics / clinical departments.
- Ability to ensure patient care service standards are consistently met; assists staff with managing challenging patient interactions with sensitivity and skill.
- Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in word processing and spreadsheet software. Comprehensive knowledge of organization's patient record system to teach others.
Preferred QualificationsLicense/Certifications- Licensed in a psychiatric behavioral health - Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Salary InformationThe final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
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