Department Purpose

Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) provides primary care, mental health, acute care, laboratory, pharmacy, optometry, health education and counseling services to registered UC Davis students. SHCS serves approximately 300 patients per day during the school year. The mission is to provide campus health and wellness resources that enable students to successfully achieve their academic goals and life-long wellness. SHCS has approximately 200 staff including managers, senior professionals, professional and support staff, student employees, interns and post doc residents. SHCS is accredited by AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care), IACS (International Accreditation for Counseling Services), and APA (American Psychological Association). For more information on the department, see https://shcs.ucdavis.edu SHCS mental health staff are an educationally diverse group of licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, masters therapists, and pre-and post-doctoral trainees, dedicated to providing student-centered mental health services, advocacy, outreach, and consultation to promote psychological well-being and academic success. Counseling services are offered at no cost to registered students.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Counseling Services (CS) Associate Director/Clinical Director at Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS), this position serves as a Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and has recognized expertise in specific areas; performs professional patient/client care (individual, group, crisis intervention, and case management) assigned by quarterly clinic schedule. This work requires analysis of unique and complex issues. While this position will support all UC Davis students, the focus of this position is to coordinate and provide services to students from the African diaspora. Contributes expertise to campus-wide programs on education, multicultural concerns, and prevention, formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. Functions with a high degree of autonomy, and provides supervision and training to Counseling Services trainees in an APA accredited internship and APPIC-member postdoctoral program. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team. Complies with professional requirements of SHCS and UC Davis policies and procedures as well as all State and Federal professional legal requirements.

POSITION INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: STUDENT HEALTH & COUNSELING SERVICES IS RECRUITING FOR ONE COUNSELOR, AT THE BEH HEALTH COUNSELOR 4 OR CNSLNG PSYCHOLOGIST 3 HX LEVEL BASED ON LICENSURE (EXPERIENCE). PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR THE APPROPRIATE POSITION BASED ON LICENSURE. IF YOU ARE ALSO INTERESTED IN THE BEH HEALTH COUNSELOR 4  POSITION - APPLY TO JO# 58692 BY 10/05/2023 TO BE CONSIDERED.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work in multiple locations and move from building to building, on either of the UC Davis campuses.
• Daily move throughout a 3-story building.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work evenings and some weekends.
• Position subject to credentialing process at Student Health and Counseling Services.
• Position is subject to pre-placement screening provided by Occupational Health Services. Pre-placement screening will consist of infection control testing that includes blood tests for TB screening and other infectious diseases and may include a physical exam, provided by Occupational Health Services, given at no charge to the applicant. This is done to meet Federal, State and University requirements.
• Position requires signing a statement acknowledging requirement to report child abuse (CANRA) and requirement to report suspected abuse of dependent adults and elders.
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Minimum License/Certification:       

• Masters clinical/counseling degree and licensure (e.g., LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) required. Masters therapist applicants are governed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and are required to possess a valid California license. Masters therapist applicants possessing a valid license in another state must obtain California licensure within 30 days of job offer.
• Current CPR Certification.

Minimum Education/Experience:           

• Experience providing culturally relevant services to clients from the African diaspora.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds.
• Experience treating diverse clients using short-term models of individual and group psychotherapy/counseling.
• Experience assessing and intervening when individuals present in crisis.
• Experience establishing professional work relationships.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:            

• Experience working in a university counseling service with strong student service orientation.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Ability to provide supervision to predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees.
• Knowledge of ethical, legal and university standards and regulations

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.