Psychologist 2

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the UC Davis Medical Center is pleased to offer a Staff Psychologist position. The position is located primarily at the Sacramento County Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services (CAPS) Clinic, a community mental health clinic that serves a highly diverse and underserved Medi-Cal population. The CAPS Clinic also serves as a primary site for the APA-accredited UC Davis Clinical Child Doctoral Psychology Internship and APPIC-member Clinical Child Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship. In addition, part-time child and adolescent psychiatry fellows complete a rotation at the CAPS Clinic. These programs serve children and adolescents with multiple environmental stressors including low income, unemployment, poor social support, and/or family history of mental health or alcohol/substance abuse problems.

An ideal candidate possesses specialized training, education, and clinical experience working with infants, children, adolescents, young adults, and families. The Staff Psychologist position involves a mix of direct care in therapy, psychological assessment, and crisis intervention as well as supervising and teaching trainees. The Staff Psychologist works collaboratively on a multi-disciplinary team of child psychiatrists, child psychology and psychiatry trainees, medical students, and clinicians in an outpatient setting. The Staff Psychologist will spend 80% if their time providing direct clinical service including psychological assessment and therapeutic treatment to clients and families. The time will be spent in academic pursuits including providing training and supervision to licensed and unlicensed trainees on culturally responsive evidence-based individual, family and group interventions, and psychological assessments.

Apply By Date: July 26, 2025 at 11:59pm. Selection activities may start at any time.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• California Licensed Psychologist (PSYCH)
• Current licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of California.
• Completion of Ph.D. or Psy.D., from an APA accredited graduate school, and completion of one year in a post-doctoral APA accredited internship.
• Training, experience, and licensure to provide evidence-based psychotherapy and assessments to children and adolescents.
• Experience In working with ethnically diverse and underserved populations that struggle with multiple environmental stressors, including low income, family mental health problems, Involvement with Child Protective Services (CPS), lack of resources, or substance and alcohol problems.
• Training and experience in providing supervision to residents, trainees and medical students in group and individual psychotherapy.
• Clinical experience in conducting assessment and psychotherapy services with children and parents; conducting family therapy in a psychiatric setting; and conducting semi-structured interviews.
• Specific training in child/adolescent development, psychopathology, trauma, family systems and psychological assessments/evaluations
• Understanding of development within a systemic and attachment-based framework
• Knowledge of and experience with a range of psychometric approaches, including Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to assess children and youth exposed to child maltreatment. Experience and Interest in providing supervision and teaching to predoctoral clinical interns and post-doctoral fellows in clinical psychology, child psychiatry fellows and medical students.
• Training, experience, and license to provide evidence-based psychotherapy and assessments to children and parents, cognitive-behavioral therapy to child and parents and family therapy to children and parents, as appropriate.
• Administrative ability to develop and implement policy, to oversee professional billing, business obligations and contractual requirements related to patient care, and to prepare formal psychological evaluation and discharge summaries in accordance with accepted, professional standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in collaborating with professionals from multiple systems of care, including child protective services, educational settings, and juvenile justice. Knowledge of basic neuropsychological principles and neuropsychological assessments for children and adolescents.
• Interest in developing a neuropsychological component of postdoctoral training program.
• Interest and/or experience in multicultural psychology.

Key Responsibilities

• 80% - CLINICAL SERVICE
• 20% - Teaching

Department Overview

Welcome to the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Services at UC Davis. Our department's commitment is both broad and deep in what we deliver - from comprehensive training and education programs for residents and fellows to mental and behavioral health services for a diverse patient population to nationally-funded, leading-edge psychiatric research.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $4,778.02 - $6,304.50
• Salary Frequency: Biweekly
• Salary Grade: 158
• UC Job Title: PSYCHOLOGIST 2
• UC Job Code: 009383
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): 8-5,M-F
• Location: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Services Bldg (3331 Power Inn Rd, Ste 140, Sacramento
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site
• This position is not an H-1B visa opportunity.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

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 allegations 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.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

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