Clinical Supervisor (Psychologist)

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Francisco is seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist to provide patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and research settings. You will work with a team of clinicians and crisis specialists to implement treatment plans for serious mental health disorders.

The role requires 3–5 years of clinical experience, licensure, and strong knowledge of EHR systems and UC policies. You will coordinate staff schedules and help maintain care standards in a fast‑paced

Qualifications

• PhD in clinical psychology or Psy.D. from an accredited program.
• Licensed as Psychiatric Behavioral Health - Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
• At least 3–5 years of clinical experience.
• Knowledge of psychiatric service operations and acute care settings.
• Familiarity with UC policies, HR processes and internal regulations.
• Experience supervising behavioral health providers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and staffing coordination skills.
• Experience with HR management practices.
• Proficient with business software and EHR systems used in behavioral health clinics.
• Ability to maintain patient care standards and handle challenging interactions.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; knowledge of patient records systems to teach others.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and research settings.
• Collaborate with licensed clinicians, counselors and crisis intervention specialists.
• Support treatment plans using psychiatric medications and psychotherapy.
• Ensure care standards and respond to challenging patient interactions with sensitivity and skill.
• Coordinate staff schedules and unit operations.
• Apply UC policies and internal regulations in daily work.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Licensure

Clinical supervision

HR policies

Multitasking

Organizational skills

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Patient care

Documentation

Education

PhD or Psy.D. (clinical psychology)

Tools

HR information systems

Microsoft Excel

Word processing

Job description

Involves patient care services for a range of mental health disorders, often severe including major depressive disorders, paranoia, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder. Settings may be inpatient, outpatient or clinical research studies. Patient care may be provided by a combination of licensed clinicians, counselors and crisis intervention specialists. Patients typically require routine assistance, treatment or a specialized and controlled environment. Primary emphasis on treatment and attempt where possible to help patients control their own lives in the outside world, with the use of a combination of psychiatric drugs and psychotherapy.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in clinical psychology or Psy.D. from an accredited institution
• Licensed in a psychiatric behavioral health - Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience
• Knowledge of psychiatric service operations and ability to apply concepts in an acute care setting.
• Knowledge of medical center, HR and UC policies and processes. Knowledge of relevant psychiatric health services internal policies and external regulations.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills to guide behavioral health providers on treatment methods for serious mental health disorders.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and execute plans to meet deadlines.
• Organizational skills for coordinating staff schedules and unit operations.
• Working knowledge of human resources management practices and policies.
• Knowledge of business software, specialized applications and EHR systems used in behavioral health clinics / clinical departments.
• Ability to ensure patient care service standards are consistently met; assists staff with managing challenging patient interactions with sensitivity and skill.
• Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in word processing and spreadsheet software. Comprehensive knowledge of organization's patient record system to teach others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with adult and/or child populations.

License/Certifications

• Licensed in a psychiatric behavioral health - Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

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.