Senior Admissions Clinician - 137983

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers
United States, California, San Diego
4510 Executive Drive (Show on map)
Jan 03, 2026
This position is a limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion. Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. DESCRIPTION Under the supervision of the Director of Outreach and Admission, the incumbent will work as an Eating Disorder Admission Clinician providing comprehensive clinical and psycho-social assessments to complex, incoming patients and families for the UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment Program; and will be responsible for recruiting and co-leading for intensive family therapy (IFT) weeks. Incumbent will also provide therapeutic interventions to engage patients and families to commit to treatment. This role will also work with the insurance team to help train clinicians for clinical insurance reviews and streamline such procedures. Other duties include: evaluate and interpret psychosocial aspects of mental and emotional disturbances to families and other health professionals; prepare comprehensive intake reports and maintain clinical records; coordinate care with other healthcare providers to facilitate admission and ensure continuity of care; obtain initial authorization for treatment; provide consultation to and maintain liaison with community programs etc. In addition, incumbent will attend weekly training and workshops; and report on patient admissions progress in weekly treatment team meetings for evaluation. Lastly, this position will provide trainings for community members as an outreach effort. Incumbent will also be responsible for but not limited to: responding to complex or escalated patient issues; representing the center on a range of interdisciplinary committees; consulting with the program director on policy, program formulation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree or higher in related area or equivalent experience. Licensed in behavioral health discipline. Three (3) or more years of relevant experience. Strong skills in providing individual and group behavioral therapy, behavioral analysis and/ or educational interventions. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays based on operational requirements is essential. 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).