Psychologist

UC Irvine; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine's Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior seeks a Clinical Psychologist to support outpatient clinics and psychiatric clinical trials. You will work under supervision to deliver diagnostic assessments and individual therapy, participate as a clinical research rater, and provide teaching to residents, fellows, and students within a collaborative team.

The role requires an advanced degree in a related field and a California license, with experience in evidence‑based treatments and

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic interviewing and clinical assessment skills.
• Clinical experience with serious mental disorders.
• Well-versed in evidence‑based treatments.
• Demonstrates professional, responsible, and ethical behavior.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to navigate complex regulatory systems and prioritize appropriately.
• Collaborative team orientation and ability to work with a diverse professional team.
• Experience administering standardized psychiatric rating scales.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic assessments and individual therapy in outpatient settings.
• Support clinical trials as a clinical research rater, following study protocols.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and trainees.
• Offer teaching and consultative services to health care trainees and professionals.
• Assist with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Diagnostic interviewing

Clinical assessment

Evidence-based treatments

Professional conduct

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Regulatory navigation

Team collaboration

Clinical research rating

Licensed psychologist (CA)

Psych rating scales (administering)

Education

Advanced degree in psychology (PhD/PsyD)

Licensed clinical psychologist in California

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965,

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. The Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior at UCI School of Medicine seeks to advance understanding, prevention and treatment of psychiatric conditions affecting children, adolescents and adults through education, training, research and clinical care.

Your Role on the Team

The Psychologist will work under the general supervision of the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, the Vice Chair for Ambulatory Services, and Research PI(s) to support the objectives of both the outpatient clinic and clinical trials. The Clinical Psychologist will work amongst a team of professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and a variety of faculty and staff, as well as with residents, residents, pre-and post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students. For the clinical trials component, the Clinical Psychologist will actively participate as a clinical research rater in psychiatric clinical trials by completing ratings and questionnaires following research protocols. For the outpatient clinic, the focus will be on providing direct clinical care, such as diagnostic assessments and individual therapy. Both services involve patient care and related services for a broad range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, acute psychosis, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. The employee may provide teaching and consultative services to other professionals and health care trainees such as graduate students, residents, post-docs, and practicum students. Assist with additional duties as needed.

Required

What It Takes to be Successful

• Strong diagnostic interviewing and clinical assessment skills.
• Clinical experience working with individuals diagnosed with serious mental disorders.
• Well-versed in the implementation of evidence-based treatments.
• Model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical behavior.
• Demonstrates positive and effective communication skills, including excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to negotiate multilayered regulatory systems and manage competing priorities, and if unable to do so, ability to seek guidance from supervisor in a timely manner.
• An approach to working with colleagues that enhances collaboration and team building.
• Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California.
• Experience administering standardized psychiatric rating scales.

Preferred

• Familiarity with industry-sponsored clinical trials and GCP standards.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (spoken, receptive, and written)
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic medical record system
• Prior experience as a rater in psychiatric research.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions Of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization