Mental Health Clinician - 135243

UC San Diego; Oakland, California, Winchester (CA, MO, VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Mental Health Clinician to join their innovative Department of Psychiatry. In this role, you will provide vital skills training to individuals with schizophrenia, utilizing evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. You will work closely with a dynamic team, documenting progress and contributing to research initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact mental health positively while thriving in a supportive and diverse environment. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling required.
• Experience providing mental health services to patients with psychosis.

Responsibilities

• Provide skills training to individuals with schizophrenia.
• Document skills training sessions and report on participant progress.

Skills

Mental Health Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Documentation Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Counseling

Job description

Mental Health Clinician - 135243

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Job Description

Filing Deadline: Wed 5/21/2025

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 05/12/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 05/21/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.

Under close supervision, the incumbent will work primarily as a study therapist, providing skills training to individuals with schizophrenia within the Department of Psychiatry. This position will support studies that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-informed skills training in group and individual delivery formats. The incumbent will document skills training sessions, attend weekly supervision meetings with the Principal Investigators and report on participant progress. Additional duties include assisting with manuscript preparation, intervention manual revision, and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a Master's degree from an accredited school of psychology, social work or counseling; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Demonstrated experience in providing mental health services to patients with psychosis.

• Demonstrated training, education, or experience in assisting patients in developing skills to identify and challenge cognitions, manage emotions, set goals, and improve functioning.

• Demonstrated experience in providing manual-guided psychotherapy, skills training, or coaching sessions to individuals with psychosis.

• Knowledge and skill in cognitive behavioral, social skills, motivational interviewing and problem-focused psychotherapeutic approaches.

• Demonstrated ability to treat and form constructive working relationships with patients with psychosis. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written; effective presentation skills.

• Strong demonstrated interpersonal skills.

• Openness to feedback during psychotherapy supervision oversite.

• Ability to maintain timely, organized documentation of psychotherapy or skills training sessions and client progress.

PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS

• Demonstrated ability to participate in writing portions of scientific manuscripts applying knowledge and understanding of the science and research projects.

• Demonstrated experience in working primarily and effectively as a research study therapist.

• Experience with cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT-informed treatment for psychosis.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Must be flexible and be able to work weekends and evenings as needed.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $69,447 - $91,454 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $33.26 - $43.80

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

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.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

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UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

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Payroll Title:

CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 1 NEX

Department:

PSYCHIATRY/Clinical Research

Hiring Pay Scale

$33.26 - $43.80 / Hour

Worksite:

Campus

Appointment Type:

Career

Appointment Percent:

100%

Union:

HX Contract

Total Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday

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Posted: 5/7/2025

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