Behavioral Health Psychiatric Professional (100% Limited)

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles seeks a Behavioral Health Psychiatric Professional to provide evidence-based psychiatric care and psychotherapy across inpatient, outpatient, and research settings.

The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team, supporting patients in achieving optimal mental health outcomes, and assisting with program coordination, research activities, and other administrative responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Behavioral Health, or related field or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience during or after master's degree (internships or clinical rotations).
• 2–3 years of experience supporting clinical care, research, or program initiatives in an academic medical center or healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of diagnostic, therapeutic, and evidence-based behavioral health interventions.
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, ethical standards, and professional practice guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to provide individual and group behavioral therapy, behavioral assessments, and psychoeducational interventions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, counseling, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, principal investigators, and community partners.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, exercise sound judgment, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR/EMR) systems and standard business software applications.
• Knowledge of psychosocial and rehabilitation challenges affecting neurodivergent individuals and their families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care through psychiatric interventions and psychotherapy.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team.
• Support patients in achieving optimal mental health outcomes.
• Assist with program coordination, research activities, and administrative responsibilities.
• This role may include supervision and mentorship of behavioral health trainees.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Active listening

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / Psychology / Counseling / Behavioral Health

Tools

EHR/EMR systems

Job description

Description

The Department of Medicine is seeking to hire a Behavioral Health Psychiatric Professional to provide evidence-based behavioral health services for patients with a broad range of mental health conditions in inpatient, outpatient, and clinical research settings. Responsibilities include delivering direct patient care through psychiatric interventions and psychotherapy, collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team, supporting patients in achieving optimal mental health outcomes, and assisting with program coordination, research activities, and other administrative responsibilities. This role may also include supervision and mentorship of behavioral health trainees.

This is a limited position which may convert to career*

Hourly range: $49.71-$72.42

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Behavioral Health, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience obtained during or after completion of a master's degree (including internships or clinical rotations).
• 2–3 years of experience supporting clinical care, research, or program initiatives in an academic medical center, healthcare, or equivalent setting.
• Strong knowledge of diagnostic, therapeutic, and evidence-based behavioral health interventions.
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, ethical standards, and professional practice guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to provide individual and group behavioral therapy, behavioral assessments, and psychoeducational interventions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, counseling, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, principal investigators, and community partners.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, exercise sound judgment, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR/EMR) systems and standard business software applications.
• Knowledge of psychosocial and rehabilitation challenges affecting neurodivergent individuals and their families.

Preferred:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent licensed behavioral health professional (e.g., LMFT, LPCC, Psychologist).
• Experience with program or project development, evaluation, data management, financial reporting, grant support, CITI training, Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes, and applicable university, federal, and state research regulations.
• Experience working with or supporting neurodivergent populations (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, Tourette syndrome, and related conditions), including lived or professional experience.