Behavioral Health Psychologist (9558C) 33895

University of California Berkeley

Job Overview

Behavioral Health Psychologist (9558C) 33895 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world’s leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan .

Departmental Overview

As a national collegiate leader, UC Berkeley’s University Health Services (UHS) provides comprehensive medical, mental health, insurance and health promotion services to all Berkeley students, and a variety of health programs for faculty and staff. Approximately 65,000 visits occur annually including Primary Care, Urgent Care, Occupational Health and Specialty Clinics. Services are designed to minimize the impact of illness, emotional distress and injury on studies and work. Coupled with health promotion and public health programs, UHS reaches all segments of the Berkeley campus community. Learn more about us by visiting uhs.berkeley.edu

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: April 20, 2022.

Responsibilities

This position provides direct behavioral health assessment, intervention, and case management within fast-paced Primary and Urgent Care clinics to optimize whole-person health and wellness that supports the academic success of a highly diverse, multicultural student population. Working collaboratively with colleagues from diverse clinical training backgrounds, performs psychological evaluation, diagnosis, psychoeducation, counseling and case management with individuals across a broad spectrum of developmental and psychological concerns that may affect physical, academic and personal functioning. Also may perform one or more of the following functions: Uses and interprets educational, vocational and psychological tests; provides clinical supervision of professional graduate-level trainees. Licensed as a Psychologist in California or works under the supervision of a licensed professional.

Key Responsibilities:
Performs assessment, diagnosis, behavioral interventions, motivational interviewing, brief psychotherapy and case management on a full range of cases including crisis counseling and high-risk concerns. Works collaboratively with primary and urgent care providers, clinic nurses, medical assistants, and individuals from other clinical units to provide culturally competent care for a diverse student population. Professionally responsible for the soundness and validity of recommendations, services, and referrals but is expected to seek advice from senior specialists on unusual or uniquely complex client responses or on problems outside their area of expertise. Maintains a visible presence during clinic operating hours and provides timely feedback to referring clinical providers. Provides in-person and virtual counseling and consultation services.
Gathers, analyzes, prepares, summarizes and monitors the status and progress of individual cases and projects and may participate in the training of lower-level professionals and paraprofessionals. Maintains current knowledge of University Health Services, campus, and community resources. Implements related business processes.
Participation in UHS committees, interdisciplinary teams, and program development to enhance service delivery and quality assurance.
Other duties as assigned
Staff Development – includes work on committees and assignments that enable the staff member to stretch and grow, along with formal and informal coaching and mentoring and regular training, including conference attendance.
Required Qualifications

Strong knowledge and experience with providing psychological diagnoses, brief interventions, and case management services to university students. Experience providing behavioral health interventions in a medical setting preferred. Able to rapidly provide these services while working in a fast-paced environment where interruptions may be frequent and task-shifting is required.
Broad skills and competencies associated with providing multicultural counseling services and experience serving communities underserved in mental health care.
Strong familiarity with a wide range of psychological interventions including Motivational Interviewing.
Experience and ability to work as a member of a clinical team with diverse clinical training.
Maintains an intervention focus oriented by client goals including harm reduction.
Highly effective interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a highly collaborative manner.
Flexibility and willingness to accommodate client needs and colleague requests for support. Comfortable with a varied clinical schedule.
Thorough knowledge of applicable laws and standards of professional conduct.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of diagnostic/psychological testing methodologies.
Ability to conduct complex analysis, develop and present recommendations/courses of treatment.
Experience in the use of electronic/medical records systems and high level of computer literacy.

Education/Training:
Doctorate in clinical psychology or counseling and completion of an APA-approved doctoral program and doctoral internship.

Licenses or certifications:
Current, valid license in California as a psychologist, or license in another state with expectation of California within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications

Three years experience providing mental health care to university students is preferred.
Three years experience providing mental health care in a medical setting preferred.

Salary & Benefits

Hiring Range: $88,417.70 – $109,934.53 annually. Salary commensurate with experience. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

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