Attending Psychologist Behavioral Sleep Medicine

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

Job summary

The University of California - San Francisco is searching for a sleep psychologist to join its Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Responsibilities include providing behavioral sleep medicine services, supervising trainees, and engaging in research. Applicants must have a PhD in psychology, postdoctoral training, and a license to practice in California. The compensation ranges from $106,000 to $319,800, reflecting the institution's commitment to quality care and education.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice psychology in California at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated specialization in sleep and/or health psychology.
• Competence in working with a range of communities and populations.

Responsibilities

• Providing behavioral sleep medicine services to patients in the UCSF Neuro/Psych Sleep Clinic.
• Participating in teaching, supervision and assessment of trainees.
• Collaborating on research projects and scholarly activities.

Skills

Behavioral sleep medicine services

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)

Clinical skills

Educational skills

Administrative skills

Education

PhD in psychology or equivalent

Postdoctoral training in psychology or equivalent

Job description

Position overview

UCSF Health is recruiting for a sleep psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Providing behavioral sleep medicine services to patients within the UCSF Neuro/Psych Sleep Clinic, including cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT‑I), behavioral nightmare therapy treatments, management of circadian rhythm dysfunction, PAP non‑adherence, and behavioral management of hypersomnia.
• 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.

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology or equivalent, postdoctoral training in psychology or equivalent, and licensed to practice psychology in California at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated specialization in sleep and/or 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 materials must list pending qualifications upon application submission; all requirements must be met by the time of hire.

Compensation

The minimum base salary range for this position is $106,000 - $319,800. This position includes eligibility for additional compensation within the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.

EEO Statement

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.

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