Senior Clinical Psychologist & Behavioral Health Supervisor

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF is seeking a licensed clinical psychologist to deliver patient care for severe mental health disorders across inpatient, outpatient, and research settings. The role involves supervision of behavioral health staff and coordinating unit operations within UC policies.

Candidates should have a PhD or Psy.D., be licensed, and bring 3–5 years of clinical experience in acute care settings. Familiarity with HR practices and EHR systems is required for this demanding position.

Qualifications

• PhD or Psy.D. from an accredited program and licensed as a clinical psychologist.
• Licensed in psychiatric behavioral health as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
• 3–5 years of clinical experience in acute or complex settings.
• Knowledge of psychiatric service operations and relevant policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for severe mental health disorders in varied settings.
• Supervise behavioral health staff and guide treatment methods.
• Coordinate staff schedules and unit operations in a clinical environment.
• Apply HR policies and UC/ Medical Center guidelines to daily operations.
• Ensure patient care standards and effective handling of difficult interactions.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Supervisory skills

Policy knowledge

EHR systems

multitasking

Education

PhD in clinical psychology

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Tools

EHR systems (Epic)

Job description

UCSF is seeking a licensed clinical psychologist to deliver patient care for severe mental health disorders across inpatient, outpatient, and research settings. The role involves supervision of behavioral health staff and coordinating unit operations within UC policies.

Candidates should have a PhD or Psy.D., be licensed, and bring 3–5 years of clinical experience in acute care settings. Familiarity with HR practices and EHR systems is required for this demanding position.