Mental Health Therapist -Psych (LCSW, LMFT) - 128003
Job Description
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 03/05/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 03/15/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
This position has recently been accreted by UPTE HX union, and will be a part of that union moving forward.
Job code subject to change based on license of hired individual.
DESCRIPTIONUCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.
Under general supervision of the Administrative Director, the Mental Health Therapist provides all aspects of psychosocial mental and behavioral health services for oncology patients through the continuum of care: diagnosis, living with cancer, recurrence, end-of-life, and survivorship. Employs a model of patient care that focuses on providing patients/caregivers with supportive counseling, support groups, psychosocial assessments, therapeutic interventions, education, and community resource support information. Demonstrates compassion, warmth, and understanding of the psychosocial needs of oncology patients. Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Master's degree in a related mental health area.
- A valid California license as a mental health provider (LMFT or LCSW) in good standing.
- Minimum of five (5+) or more years of relevant experience.
- Oncology, palliative, and end-of-life training and experience
- Bi-lingual in Spanish.
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html
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