Public Safety Behavioral Health Lead

UC Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); Presencial; USD 101 000 - 171 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

UC Santa Barbara is hiring a Public Safety Behavioral Health Coordinator to lead behavioral threat assessment, crisis response, and wellness initiatives for the campus police department. The role partners with ASAP and campus stakeholders to strengthen safety and mental-health response across complex incidents.

The position requires a PhD in psychology, state licensure, and 1–3 years in related settings. Travel and on-call coverage may apply; benefits include full health and retirement offerings.

Qualificações

• PhD in Clinical or Counseling or Forensic Psychology.
• 1-3 years of experience with law enforcement, public safety, or related multidisciplinary environments.
• 1-3 years of BTAM, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, violence risk assessment, and de-escalation knowledge.
• 1-3 years developing or coordinating peer support or resilience programs.
• Current, valid California license as a psychologist; out-of-state licensure within 180 days accepted.
• Strong written and verbal communication with confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of diagnostic/psychological testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of laws and standards of professional conduct.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.

Responsabilidades

• 35% Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management—develops and oversees BTAM initiatives for UCSB PD and campus partners.
• 35% Co-Response Program Management—manages co-response with BH clinicians, social workers, and personnel.
• 30% Wellness Coordinator & Peer Support Program Oversight—develops and manages department wellness and peer support initiatives.

Conhecimentos

BTAM knowledge

Crisis intervention

Violence risk assessment

Peer support programs

Communication skills

Confidentiality & judgment

Collaborative work

Formação académica

Doctoral degree (PhD) in Clinical/Counseling/Forensic Psychology

Descrição da oferta de emprego

UC Santa Barbara is hiring a Public Safety Behavioral Health Coordinator to lead behavioral threat assessment, crisis response, and wellness initiatives for the campus police department. The role partners with ASAP and campus stakeholders to strengthen safety and mental-health response across complex incidents.

The position requires a PhD in psychology, state licensure, and 1–3 years in related settings. Travel and on-call coverage may apply; benefits include full health and retirement offerings.