Under the direction of the Counseling Services (CS) Director of Academic Satellites at Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS), this position performs professional patient/client care (individual, partner, group, crisis intervention, and case management) for primarily students enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES). Consults with faculty and staff on issues relevant to student educational performance and emotional well-being. Works with CAES to coordinate mental health and wellness services and programming. Provides campus programs on education, multicultural concerns and prevention, may provide supervision and training to Counseling Services trainees in an APA accredited internship and APPIC-member postdoctoral program. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team. Complies with professional requirements of SHCS and UC Davis policies and procedures as well as all State and Federal professional legal requirements. This position is an 11-month position, partial year career, subject to 1 month furlough and reduced time during quarter breaks.
PLEASE NOTE: STUDENT HEALTH & COUNSELING SERVICES IS RECRUITING FOR ONE (1) COUNSELOR, AT THE BEH HEALTH COUNSELOR 4 HX OR CNSLNG PSYCHOLOGIST 3 HX LEVEL, BASED ON LICENSURE (EXPERIENCE). PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR THE APPROPRIATE POSITION BASED ON YOUR LICENSURE. IF YOU ARE ALSO INTERESTED IN THE CNSLNG PSYCHOLOGIST 3 HX POSITION - APPLY TO JOB ID #86880 BY 9/1/2026 TO BE CONSIDERED.
Apply By DateSeptember 1, 2026 at 11:59pmQualificationsMinimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position- Masters clinical/counseling degree and licensure (e.g., LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) required. Masters therapist applicants are governed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and are required to possess a valid California license. Masters therapist applicants possessing a valid license in another state must obtain California licensure within 30 days of job offer.
- Current CPR certification.
- Masters clinical/counseling degree and licensure (e.g., LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) required.
- Experience working with individuals from diverse social, cultural or socio-cultural backgrounds.
- Experience treating diverse clients using short-term models of individual and group psychotherapy/counseling.
- Experience assessing and intervening when individuals present in crisis.
- Experience establishing professional work relationships.
- Experience providing outreach programs to diverse groups.
- Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and treatment interventions.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience working in a university counseling service with strong student service orientation.
- Experience working with historically underrepresented or under-served student communities at a major research university.
- Ability to provide supervision to predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees.
- Knowledge of ethical, legal and university standards and regulations.
Key Responsibilities - 50% - Direct Service to Students
- 30% - Prevention, Consultation, Education, Training
- 20% - Administrative Duties
POSITION INFORMATION - Salary or Pay Range: $121,495.35 - $160,316.61
- Salary Frequency: Annual
- Salary Grade: STEPS
- UC Job Title: BEH HEALTH COUNSELOR 4 HX
- UC Job Code: 004460
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Partial Year Career
- Percentage of Time: 100 %
- Shift (Work Schedule): M-F 8AM-5PM
- Location: Davis, CA
- Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is 100% on-site
BenefitsOutstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page .
If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html
- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
- Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
- Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
Physical Demands - Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Never 0 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands - Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours
- Loud noise levels - Never 0 Hours
- Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours
- Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
- Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours
- Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours
Mental Demands - Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Work Environment - UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
- Work evenings and some weekends. Position subject to credentialing process at Student Health and Counseling Services. Position is subject to pre-placement screening provided by Occupational Health Services. Job site/office may be located in one of several Medical Clinics, Academic Satellites, and/or Mental Health Clinic.
Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position - This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
- This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks
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