Attending Psychologist

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 319,800; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is recruiting an Attending Psychologist in the Complex Medical Disease area within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The appointment is rank and series dependent on experience, with a September 1, 2026 or later start date.

The role includes delivering health psychology services to patients with co-morbid complex medical conditions, teaching trainees, and collaborating on research.

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology or equivalent and postdoctoral training; licensed to practice psychology in California at time of appointment.
• Specialization in health psychology.
• Strong clinical, educational, and administrative skills with a commitment to an academic clinician-educator career.
• Competence in working with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized health psychology services to patients with complex medical disease (e.g., functional gastrointestinal disorders) using methods such as CBT, ACT, and stress management.
• Participate in teaching, supervision and assessment of trainees.
• Collaborate on research and scholarly activities with department colleagues.
• Engage in innovation and improvements in clinical, research, and educational programs.
• Participate in departmental, university, and public service.

Education

PhD in psychology

Job description

Position Description

Attending Psychologist - Complex Medical Disease

UCSF Health is currently recruiting for a psychologist position in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The position will be filled in a rank and series commensurate with experience, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026 or thereafter.

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology or equivalent, postdoctoral training in psychology or equivalent, and licensed to practice psychology in California at the time of appointment.
• Demonstration of specialization in health psychology.
• Demonstrated clinical, educational, and administrative skills with a strong commitment to an academic career as a clinician-educator.
• Competence in working with a range of communities and populations.
• Applicant’s materials must list (pending) qualifications upon application submission.
• Applicants must meet all of the requirements by the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Providing specialized health psychology services to patients with co‑morbid complex medical disease, such as functional gastrointestinal disorders, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and stress management strategies.
• Participating in teaching, supervision and assessment of trainees.
• Collaborating with other department members on research projects and scholarly activities.
• Engaging in innovation and improvements in clinical, research, and educational programs.
• Participating in departmental, university, and public service.

Applicants must apply online with a CV, cover letter, and the contact information for three references.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The minimum base salary range for this position is $106,000 – $319,800. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g., board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter.

Reference Requirements

• Three references (contact information only).

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

San Francisco, CA