The University of California, Davis, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is recruiting for a staff psychologist in the Child Behavioral Health Clinic or CBHC. The CBHC is an academic outpatient psychiatry clinic serving the greater Northern California region and a diverse patient population. Our clinical staff consists of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and trainees including medical students and clinical psychology interns/postdoctoral fellows. We take a team-based approach to mental health treatment and work closely with the rest of the health system including primary care physicians and medical specialists. The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences has approximately 65 residents in six residency training programs and 90 faculty and staff psychiatrists and psychologists at the UC Davis Medical Center and the Northern California VA Health System. The Department provides a stimulating teaching and academic environment. http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/psychiatry/ .  

Job Summary  

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.  

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY  

Responsibilities  

 The Psychologist in this 50% position provides evidence-based individual and group therapies to child patients experiencing a large range of psychiatric conditions (and their families). Therapies include cognitive-behavioral therapy, parent management training, exposure and response prevention, and habit reversal. Such treatment may be brief intervention, short-term treatment, or longer-term therapy depending on the clinical presentation.

Required Qualifications  

Applicants are encouraged to upload license or certification required of the position.

• ·         Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA and/or PCSAS accredited training program and internship
• ·         Current licensure as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of California, or license eligible
• ·         Specific training and experience in child and adolescent psychopathology and pediatric psychology; evidence-based individual, group, and family-based psychological interventions; and psychological assessments/evaluations for medically complex children and adolescents
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  Experience working with families from ethnically diverse and underserved populations that struggle with multiple environmental stressors, including low income, family mental health problems, or lack of resources
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  Experience with documentation in accordance with accepted, professional standards
• ·         Administrative ability to develop and implement policy, to oversee professional billing, business obligations and contractual requirements related to patient care.
  At least 2 years of experience working and/or training in an outpatient setting
  Training in evidence-based psychological interventions

Preferred Qualifications  

• ·         Experience collaborating with professionals from multiple systems of care, including mandated reporting agencies
• ·         Knowledge of basic psychological principles and evidence-based practices
• ·         Specific training/experience in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), parent management training (PMT), exposure and response prevention, and/or family-based interventions
• ·         Demonstrated ability to provide clinical training and supervision to residents, medical students, and psychology interns/postdoctoral fellows in group and individual psychotherapy and psychological assessment
• ·         Advanced communication skills (verbal and written)
• ·         Fluency in Spanish

Special Requirements  

This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment. 

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees.  To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.  

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