Attending Psychologist Behavioral Sleep Medicine

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 a sleep psychologist for the UCSF Health Sleep Clinic in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. The position starts September 1 or later, with rank and pay determined by experience.

The role focuses on behavioral sleep medicine, medical education, and collaborative research, with opportunities for clinical innovation and service within the university system.

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology required with postdoctoral training and California licensure.
• Specialization in sleep and/or health psychology preferred.
• Applicant materials must list pending qualifications; all requirements must be met by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral sleep medicine services (CBT-I, nightmares, circadian rhythm issues, PAP non-adherence).
• Teach, supervise, and assess trainees within the sleep clinic.
• Collaborate on research and scholarly activities with department colleagues.

Skills

Sleep psychology

Clinical education

Behavioral sleep medicine

Education

PhD in psychology

Licensed in CA

Job description

Position Description

UCSF Health is currently recruiting for a sleep 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, or thereafter.

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's materials must list (pending) qualifications upon application submission.
• Applicants must meet all of the requirements by the time of hire.

Applicants must apply online with a CV, cover letter, and the contact information of 3 references.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 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.).

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (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.
• "UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy"
• "UC Anti-Discrimination Policy"
• APM - 035: Aff​irmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

San Francisco, CA