Psychologist Clinician (UCEBT Anxiety & Mood (A&M))

Utah Center for Evidence Based Treatment•Slc, UT

68d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Utah Center for Evidence-Based Treatment (UCEBT) is seeking a licensed or license-eligible Psychologist Clinician to join the Anxiety & Mood (A&M) Program. This role involves providing evidence-based psychotherapy to clients with anxiety disorders, mood difficulties, and other complex mental health presentations. The position offers opportunities for psychological assessment and participation in other UCEBT programs. Candidates should possess strong clinical judgment, interpersonal warmth, openness to feedback, and a commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice. The A&M Program focuses on individualized care using approaches like CBT, exposure-based therapy, ERP, and ACT, with a particular interest in serving children and adolescents. UCEBT is a multidisciplinary center dedicated to improving mental health care through evidence-based treatment, evaluation, training, research, and consultation.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Licensed as a psychologist in Utah or eligible to obtain Utah licensure.
Strong preference for candidates with experience working with children and adolescents.
Formal training or experience in evidence-based anxiety treatment, including CBT, exposure-based therapy, ERP, and/or ACT, strongly preferred.
Training or experience in psychological assessment strongly preferred.
Formal training and expertise in evidence-based psychological treatments.
Knowledge of DSM-5-TR diagnoses and diagnostic formulation.
Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary clinical team.
Strong attention to documentation, treatment planning, and clinical follow-through.
Openness to consultation, supervision, feedback, and continued professional development.
Conduct that exemplifies UCEBT's values of Compassion, Community, Communication, Cultural Consciousness, and Flexibility.
Experience working with diverse populations strongly valued.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
PSYPACT participation or eligibility is preferred.
United States work authorization required.
Ability to sit approximately 70-75% of the workday and stand approximately 25-30%.
Ability to occasionally lift items such as boxes or clinical materials.
Ability to walk up and down stairs.
Access to a HIPAA-compliant telehealth workspace when providing remote services.
Reliable computer and private internet access for telehealth services.
Thorough knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, ethical standards, and professional responsibilities governing psychological services.
Maintain knowledge of and compliance with: UCEBT's Operations Manual, policies, and procedures; HIPAA and applicable privacy and security regulations; Utah laws governing psychological and mental health services; Requirements related to consent, confidentiality, documentation, and maintenance of health care information; American Psychological Association Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct; Applicable Utah licensing requirements and professional standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in one or more of the following areas: Child and adolescent psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and mood disorders, Exposure-based treatment for anxiety disorders, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related anxiety concerns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Treatment of generalized anxiety, panic, social anxiety, phobias, and related conditions, Treatment of depression and other mood-related concerns, Parent consultation, parent coaching, and family-based interventions, Evidence-based treatment of emotional and behavioral concerns in children and adolescents, Psychological and diagnostic assessment, ADHD, autism, learning, cognitive, personality, or emotional/behavioral assessment, Evidence-based treatment of complex clinical presentations.

Responsibilities

Maintain a caseload consistent with UCEBT full-time clinician expectations, generally 18-24 direct clinical hours per week.
Provide evidence-based individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and/or families based on areas of competency and interest.
Provide anxiety- and mood-focused assessment and treatment through the Anxiety & Mood Program.
Use CBT, exposure-based therapy, ERP, ACT, and/or other evidence-based anxiety and mood interventions when appropriately trained.
Conduct psychological and diagnostic assessments when within the clinician's training and competency.
Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
Use outcome measures and ongoing assessment to guide treatment.
Maintain clinical documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Participate in clinical consultation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Communicate effectively with referring providers, families, schools, and other professionals when clinically appropriate and properly authorized.
Provide consultation regarding anxiety disorders, OCD, mood disorders, child and adolescent concerns, and other specialty clinical issues within areas of competency.
Maintain ethical, legal, and professional standards in all clinical activities.
Participate in the Anxiety & Mood consultation team as the clinician's primary clinical team.
Participate in at least one additional UCEBT clinical program when appropriate based on expertise, interest, and center needs.
Engage in community outreach, including professional presentations, trainings, consultation, or collaboration with community partners.
Provide short-term EAP services as needed to support caseload balance.
Serve as a clinical representative on administrative or quality-improvement initiatives when appropriate.
Support trainees, postdoctoral fellows, and other clinicians through consultation when appropriate.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
Maintain individualized self-care practices with support from supervisors and colleagues.
Complete all charting and clinical documentation within established UCEBT timelines.
Fulfill applicable on-site clinician responsibilities to support consultation, collaboration, and trainee development.