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Behavioral Health Psychiatric II - 134139

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers
United States, California, San Diego
Jan 29, 2025
This position is a limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion. Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 02/12/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. DESCRIPTION Under supervision of the Program Director, the incumbent will be responsible for providing manualized evidence-based treatment protocols for individual, group, and family psychotherapy in the adolescent program of the UC San Diego Health Eating Disorder Center in the Department of Psychiatry. Primary job responsibilities include: 1. clinical evaluation and treatment; 2. care coordination; 3. milieu management; 4. administrative duties; and 5. ethical decisions & actions on behalf of patients. Therapist will be the milieu therapist for patients with presentations of varying complexity in a high-acuity partial hospital and intensive outpatient setting for eating disorders and co-morbid diagnoses. Attend weekly trainings, workshops, etc. and report on patient progress in weekly treatment team meetings. Engage in management of the patient milieu and consultation with other team members. Performs all other duties as assigned. Able to work evenings and Saturdays depending on business needs. This position has recently been accreted by UPTE HX union, and will be a part of that union moving forward. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Six (6) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus two (2) years of related experience/training. Basic skills in providing behavioral / educational interventions. Knowledge of applicable laws and ethical standards associated with profession. Basic knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Effective verbal and written communication. Proven active listening and persuasion skills. Skills in collaborating with interdisciplinary team. Knowledge of business software and electronic / medical records systems. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or the equivalent. Strong motivational interviewing skills. Experience working with eating disorders. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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).