Position Title
Counseling Psychologist

University
University of California, San Francisco

Department
Student Health and Counseling Services

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Position Description
This position provides psychological services (assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling) for University of California, San Francisco students and scholars and dependents enrolled with the Student Health Insurance Plan on a wide variety of presenting concerns. The incumbent will consult regularly with Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) primary care providers about psychological factors affecting students’ well-being and health. The position is part of the SHCS system of developing an integrated care model of service. The Counseling Psychologist will design and implement psycho-educational programming and outreach to address a range of student needs. The incumbent will also consult with faculty and staff on issues relevant to student educational performance, emotional well-being and psychological functioning.
This is a part-time (80%) limited position. The position will end 6/30/12.

In order to be considered for open positions at UCSF, you will need to submit your resume through our online application process. Once you complete the online application process, you will receive an email confirming your submission has been received.

To submit your resume online, please go to http://ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/careers/, and apply specifically to requisition 37570BR.

UCSF is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and commited to a diverse workforce.

Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology from an APA approved program and completion of an APA accredited internship.

Licensed as a psychologist in California or licensed in another jurisdiction and license eligible in California within one year from date of hire
Experience providing psychological services to women and underserved populations.
Experience working on a college campus or with college students, preferably graduate students.

Clinical experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds who are in varying states of emotional distress presenting with a wide range of psychological concerns and disorders.

Strong Skills providing brief individual and couples counseling and time-limed, brief psychotherapy.

Highly developed skills providing group counseling and psychotherapy.
Highly developed skills providing diagnostic/psychological testing methodologies, assessment, diagnosis and crisis intervention.

Knowledge of electronic medical records systems.
Skills in psychological consultation, crisis management and outreach programming.
Thorough knowledge of of applicable laws and standards of professional conduct.
Ability to conduct complex analysis and develop and present recommendations and course of treatment.
Highly effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including strong skills in delivering group presentations, lectures and workshops aimed to bring a psychological perspective to bear on University life.

Ability to work collaboratively with a highly skilled, enthusiastic, friendly staff.
Ability to deal effectively with high levels of stress, emotionality, and ambiguity.

Desired Qualifications

University Description
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.

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Open until filled.

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http://ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/careers/

This listing expires on:
8/12/2012