Staff Psychologist II

University of the Pacific; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Pacific seeks a Staff Psychologist II to provide mental health services for a diverse college student body. This role involves therapy, crisis intervention, and collaboration with various departments to enhance student success and well-being. Candidates must be licensed in California and have at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in CA or another state at date of hire.
• Minimum of two (2) years prior experience with adolescents or adults.

Responsibilities

• Provides group, individual, and couples therapy.
• Conducts preventative outreach and programming.
• Provides crisis intervention services.

Skills

Culturally competent approaches

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with diverse populations

Education

Doctorate in psychology-related field

Licensed in CA or another state

Job description

Work is generally performed during standard business hours, Monday-Friday 8-5. May be required to work non-business hours. Occasional travel.

Position End Date

Open Date

Open Date 04/21/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

A licensed professional with a doctorate in a psychology-related field responsible for providing mental health services that reduce barriers and create opportunities for greater academic achievement and student success. The Staff Psychologist II works collaboratively with other departments in the Division of Student Life as well as academic affairs and other campus units.

Essential Functions

• Provides group, individual, and couples therapy, and psychoeducational workshops to a culturally diverse college student body in accordance with the university statement on diversity and inclusion.
• Provides preventative outreach/programming and trainings, and represents CAPS at campus events such as orientation, critical incident debriefing, workshops, and other situations on an as needed basis.
• Provides primary or delegated clinical supervision for unlicensed trainees.
• Provides same-day, walk-in, and crisis intervention services to students presenting with urgent mental health concerns, including risk assessment, safety planning, and stabilization, in alignment with university protocols and ethical standards of care.
• Consults with faculty, staff, and students regarding student concerns and participates in university-wide committees.
• Participates in staff, multidisciplinary team, and Student Life Divisional meetings.
• Keeps accurate and timely electronic records on all contacts with clients.
• Maintains compliance with ethical standards in the execution of services in accordance with the American Psychological Association, university policies, local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Attends professional development opportunities and maintains licensure status with the appropriate California board.
• Provides Mandated Substance Assessments in coordination with Student Conduct and Community Standards on an as needed basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be licensed in CA or another state at date of hire.
• Minimum of two (2) years prior experience with adolescents or adults.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work well with a diverse client population.
• Demonstrated skills in culturally competent approaches to multiple modalities of therapy (e.g., group, individual, couples, crisis interventions, consultation, and workshops).
• Experience in providing clinical supervision.
• Ability to teach in an informal workshop setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated through the ability to establish and maintain effective working with other departments within the university.
• Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations, and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent sitting and verbal communication with occasional walking and standing. Infrequent bending, stooping, kneeling, or reaching above shoulders. May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs. Use of computers, phones, and other technology.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is primarily performed in clinical or office environment, with some outreach performed outdoors or on other campuses. Work is generally performed during standard business hours, Monday-Friday 8-5. May be required to work non-business hours. Occasional travel.

Valid driver’s license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University’s fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $110-$112k per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Doctorate?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you or will you be licensed in CA or another state at date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of two (2) years prior experience with adolescents or adults?
  • Yes
  • No