BERT Clinician, Part-time

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking an autonomous behavioral health clinician to perform 5150 evaluations, emergency assessments, and level of care determinations. The role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, across Emergency Departments and related clinical settings.

The position involves supervising licensed staff, coordinating care with families and agencies, and providing psychotherapy for high-risk cases, with potential program management responsibilities in the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or a related field and 3+ years of related work experience.
• Strong knowledge of cognitive-behavioral approaches and evidence-based practice.
• Experience working in emergency behavioral health settings and with high-risk populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations to determine inpatient vs. outpatient care and connect to services.
• Develop and implement treatment plans; provide individual, family, and group therapy.
• Coordinate care with families, clinicians, and community agencies.
• Supervise licensed staff and provide clinical guidance.
• Participate in program development, budgeting, and quality assurance.
• Represent the program in committees and community outreach initiatives.
• Lead or participate in new program proposals and interventions.

Skills

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Clinical ethics & law

Diagnostic & treatment planning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Crisis assessment & de-escalation

Education

Master's degree in a related area

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Summary

Autonomous professional responsible for 5150 evaluations, emergency behavioral health assessments, level of care determination, and interventions with patients and families. The clinician works 30 hours per week Monday to Friday, collaborating with medical, nursing, and other behavioral health and psychiatric staff in Emergency Departments and other healthcare settings. The role may include program management or administration of a psychiatric department or clinic, leading multidisciplinary treatment staff, planning and coordinating care, revising procedures, conducting staff training, and providing psychotherapeutic treatment for severely disturbed and high‑risk cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and assess suitability for inpatient/outpatient care and the need for additional services, including psychiatric intervention.
• Formulate and implement patient treatment plans; conduct individual, family, and group therapy or treatment; provide patient and family education and support.
• Conduct individual and group treatment activities for patients at the highest level of complexity of care; support coordination of care with family, clinicians, and agencies.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of licensed clinicians, counselors, intervention specialists, and externs; provide clinical guidance and oversight.
• Participate in program development and administration; oversee utilization of resources, quality of care, institutional and regulatory compliance.
• Serve on multidisciplinary committees and represent the program or unit internally and with community agencies; lead or participate in community outreach and program implementation.
• Develop proposals and recommendations to guide and support new or innovative programs; may lead intervention teams.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced skills providing individual, group, and family cognitive‑behavioral therapy.
• In‑depth knowledge of applicable laws and ethical standards associated with the profession.
• Advanced knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, persuasion, and counseling.
• Advanced skills in collaborating with healthcare providers in a multi‑disciplinary setting.
• Knowledge of business software, specialized applications, and EHR systems used in behavioral health clinics or clinical departments.
• Advanced skills in crisis assessment and de‑escalation.

Education

• Master's degree in a related area and 3+ years of related work experience; and/or equivalent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.