Attending Psychologist OCD Program

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

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco is recruiting for an Attending Psychologist in the OCD Program within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. This rank-and-series appointment will be commensurate with experience, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026 or thereafter.

The position involves providing outpatient services for OCD and related conditions, supervising psychiatry residents in CBT and exposure-based therapy, teaching and supervising trainees, contributing to research,

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology and California licensure at time of appointment.
• Postdoctoral training in psychology or equivalent.
• Commitment to an academic clinician-educator career.
• Applicants must list pending qualifications and meet hire requirements.

Responsibilities

• Providing outpatient services for OCD and related conditions, including individual and group therapy.
• Clinical supervision of psychiatry residents in CBT and exposure-based therapy.
• Teaching, supervising, and assessing trainees.
• Participating in research studies and scholarly projects with department colleagues.
• Engaging in innovations and improvements in clinical, research, and educational programs.
• Participating in departmental, university, and public service.

Skills

Clinical skills

Educator/teaching

Community engagement

Education

PhD in Psychology

Licensed to practice psychology in California

Postdoctoral training in psychology

Job description

Position Description

Attending Psychologist OCD Program

UCSF Health is currently recruiting for a psychologist position in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. This position will be filled in a rank and series commensurate with experience, with an anticipated start date of July 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
• Demonstrated clinical, educational, and administrative skills with a strong commitment to an academic career as a clinician‑educator
• Demonstrated competence in working with a range of communities and populations.
• Applicants must list all pending qualifications upon application submission and must meet all requirements by the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Providing outpatient services to patients with OCD and related conditions, including individual therapy and group therapy in an intensive outpatient setting
• Clinical supervision of psychiatry residents in CBT and exposure‑based therapy
• Participating in teaching, supervision, and assessment of trainees
• Participating in assessments and interventions for research studies and working on scholarly projects with other members of the department
• 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 and the contact information of 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.).

Reference Requirements

• Three required 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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM – 035: Affirmsive Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

San Francisco, CA