University of California, Santa Cruz · 6 hours ago
Psychologist, Complex Mental Health, Per Diem
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Responsibilities
Provides brief and long-term counseling and psychotherapy with undergraduate and graduate students (individuals and couples) with a broad range and complexity of psychological problems and diagnoses
Provides triage and intake assessment
Provides crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization
Provides case management and referral services, including facilitating treatment planning to outside referrals for a higher level of care
Conducts group therapy, psychoeducational groups, and drop-in groups
Works collaboratively with CAPS and SHS providers, campus partners, off-campus mental health professionals, and community resources to meet the mental health needs of students
Determines the need for other professional interventions and refers as necessary
Provides consultation to staff, faculty, administrators, and campus partners regarding the psychological well-being of students
Provides backup consultation for the After-Hours Crisis Services
Participates regularly in CAPS committees and workgroups in a cooperative and professional manner in efforts to maintain and upgrade the quality of service of the CAPS
Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation
Promotes a safe and healthy workplace and effectively responds to injuries that occur
Participates regularly in CAPS committees and workgroups in a cooperative and professional manner in efforts to maintain and upgrade the quality of service of the CAPS
Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation
Promotes a safe and healthy workplace and effectively responds to injuries that occur
Qualification
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Required
Valid California licensure, in good standing, in Psychology OR Valid out of state licensure, in good standing, in Psychology. (Out of State licensed psychologists are required to acquire California licensure within 180 days from either submitting the application or beginning California residency, whichever occurs first)
Demonstrated clinical experience with individuals using both brief and long-term therapy models
Demonstrated strong clinical and crisis management skills, including ability to work with high acuity students with complex mental health needs and diagnoses
Experience facilitating psychotherapy and psycho-educational groups
Demonstrated experience, skills, and expertise providing multiculturally responsive and trauma informed clinical services to individuals with diverse and intersecting identities
Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and stated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the delivery of psychological services in a university or college setting
Demonstrated expertise with developmental and mental health issues of late adolescence
Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and to effectively collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to be an effective team member, and evidence of professional behavior
Strong planning and organizational skills
Ability to use computer-based electronic health records and scheduling software
Preferred
Counseling experience in a college or university setting
Doctorate and internship from APA accredited program
Psychology licensure in California preferred over out of state licensure
Experience working with underserved and marginalized populations relevant to the UCSC student body
Experience with DBT treatment modalities
Company
University of California, Santa Cruz
UCSC opened in 1965 with 650 students. Forty-five years later, the campus is home to nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.45MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureJames S. McDonnell FoundationAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
2023-06-21Grant· $10M
2022-02-24Grant· $0.25M
2021-01-01Grant· $0.7M
Leadership Team
Recent News
2023-10-25
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