Counseling Psychologist

This recruitment is for 2 positions

Position Number: 40029029 and 40028290
Payroll Title: CNSLNG PSYCHOLOGIST 3 HX
Job Code: 9558
Job Open Date: 10/30/2025
Application Review Begins: 11/17/2025
Department Code (Name): COUN (Counseling & Psychological Services)
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code (Name): HX-Healthcare Professionals
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Grade: N/A
Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $105,350.76 to $126,240.39/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $95,415.62 to $161,600.66/year.
Work Location: Counseling & Psychological Services
Working Days and Hours: M-F, 8am to 5pm
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Hybrid Eligible

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:
The mission of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is to assist Student Affairs and the University in helping the student body achieve academically, socially, and personally through culturally responsive mental health services. CAPS is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment to ensure that all students remain psychologically healthy in pursuit of their goals. We value Inclusion, Collaboration, Compassion, and Impact. Our objective is to help in the creation and maintenance of a healthy campus environment. We educate, support, advocate and help foster a culture of acceptance and appreciation of human differences.

Benefits of Belonging

Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC

Brief Summary of Job Duties:
Under the direction of the Director or designee and with an in-depth understanding of the professional field, the Psychologist independently performs diagnosis and psychotherapy on a full range of cases. Provides individual therapy to assess the level of pathology and to determine appropriateness of a short-term therapeutic modality for students with serious psychological concerns. Assesses for suicidal ideation and provides appropriate crisis intervention services. Conducts culturally appropriate therapeutic interventions. May consult with senior specialist/manager on highly complex issues. Coordinate care with Student Health and provide on and off campus referrals as needed. Provide consultation to staff, faculty, and students as requested. Develop and deliver psychoeducational programs to address the cultural and mental health needs of underrepresented populations. Psychologist expected to participate in campus organizations which have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and cultural issues. Be able to approach clinical service provision from a cultural perspective. Train and supervise staff, interns, practicum students, or peers as appropriate. Maintain current license to practice psychology in the state of California and must continue to meet state requirements for license renewal. Flexible hours within a 40-hour workweek will be considered.

Required Education

• PhD or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program.

Required License

• License to practice psychology in the State of California or obtained within 6 months - Required. (6 month date of eligibility is based on the CA Board of Psychology- BPC * 2946(b) which allows a psychologist licensed in another state, territory, or province who has applied to the Board for a license in this state to perform activities and services of a psychological nature without a valid California license for a period not to exceed 180 calendar days from the time of submitting their application or from the commencement of residency in this state, whichever occurs first- Note this is not the same date as your start date)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge associated with providing evaluation, diagnosis and psychotherapy services.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable laws and standards of professional conduct.
• Thorough knowledge of diagnostic/psychological testing methodologies.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough skills associated with conducting complex diagnoses, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with diverse client groups, members of the medical staff, and faculty.
• Ability to conduct complex analysis and develop and present recommendations and a course of treatment.
• Knowledge of electronic/medical records systems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a university counseling center.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience providing counseling to communities with intersectional/interlocking identities.
• Experience with crisis intervention and/or coordination.
• Experience working with students who present with issues related to a variety of traumatic experiences or violence, including but not limited to survivors of sexual violence, dating and domestic violence, and stalking.
• Experience working with graduate students.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Credentials verification for clinical practitioner- license to practice psychology in the state of CA or eligible within 6 months.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours required (telephone and/or onsite).
• Employment is contingent on successful completion of our credentialing, privileging, and background check processes. (6 month date of eligibility is based on the CA Board of Psychology- BPC * 2946(b) which allows a psychologist licensed in another state, territory, or province who has applied to the Board for a license in this state to perform activities and services of a psychological nature without a valid California license for a period not to exceed 180 calendar days from the time of submitting their application or from the commencement of residency in this state, whichever occurs first- Note this is not the same date as your start date)
• Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 60% Direct Service - Individual & Group Psychotherapy - Assess pathology of severe nature and determine the appropriateness of short-term therapeutic work for students with serious psychological concerns. Provide psychotherapy and crisis intervention services to students with problems of a particularly complex or threatening nature. Assess lethality of student threats of a suicidal or homicidal nature. Make appropriate referrals to Student Health psychiatry and/or facilitate off- campus hospitalization as needed. Provide follow-up services to callers who have utilized our after-hours phone crisis counseling program. Serve as crisis on-call staff weekly. Provide crisis back-up as needed. Includes evening and weekends. Provide psychological service for presenting concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety, domestic violence, sexual abuse or rape, substance abuse, gender and multicultural concerns. Provide brief counseling and psychotherapy to students with other psychological concerns on an individual and group basis. Provide group psychotherapy on specific psychological crises. Provide appropriate referral to other campus services and/or off campus agencies. Provide advocacy for students as appropriate. Utilize psychodiagnostic assessment procedures and psychometric methods to facilitate psychotherapy as indicated.
  
• 15% Consultation and Outreach - Provide crisis intervention and postvention services to campus as needed in cases of suicide, deaths, or other tragedies as requested. Refer to and utilize the Distressed Student Protocol as necessary when assessing serious student threats. Provide consultation to staff, faculty, and parents seeking assistance with troubled students or those with serious mental health issues. Provide educational psychological programs, consultation, and mental health information for faculty, staff, students, and other campus groups. Provide psychoeducational seminars to staff or trainees. Provide training in counseling and referral skills as requested. In collaboration with other units, provide educational programming as requested. Develop liaisons to departments on campus. Serve on campus-wide committees or task forces.
  
• 10% Training and Supervision - Participate in weekly Clinical Consultation Team (CCT) for supervision and disposition of cases. Supervise the clinical work of trainees as needed. Supervise unlicensed clinical staff as required. Provide orientation workshops as requested.
  
• 10% Professional Activities - Maintain current case records for each client seen or group conducted as mandated by law. Maintain current and updated knowledge of the laws and practices of psychology. Maintain current, valid license to practice psychology in the state of California. Participate in and attend continuing education seminars and professional development activities. Participate in staff/professional development activities and work collaboratively in task groups and teams (e.g. Pro D and retreats).
  
• 5% Other Activities - May provide quarterly statistical reports. Engage in research, evaluation, or assessment projects as requested. Conduct special projects as requested or initiated. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.

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