Psychologist

University of California San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

16h • $52 - $93

About The Position

The University of California, San Francisco Department of General Internal Medicine (DGIM) is looking for a health psychologist to work collaboratively with DGIM physicians, resident physicians, nurse practitioners and dieticians to provide counseling and behavioral interventions for patients with chronic care conditions and patients referred by our Weight Management clinicians. DGIM is comprised of four primary care locations, all at the Mt. Zion campus. We have a primary care residency training program with approximately 75 residents and also train medical and nurse practitioner students. This position is managed in collaboration with the Weight Management program, which has clinical oversight for a team of clinicians serving UCSF primary care patients. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $51.56 - $93.07 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents. UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Requirements

• PhD in clinical psychology or Psy.D. from an accredited institution
• Active CA clinical psychologist license
• Minimum three years of clinical experience
• Active CA clinical psychologist license
• Must be cleared of credentialing.
• Meets requirements for LPPH&C Medical Staff membership
• Demonstrated ability to provide time limited therapy (e.g., CBT, DBT, TLDP, IPT, etc.) for anxiety and mood disorders
• Demonstrated ability to provide supportive psychotherapy
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately triage and manage mental health emergencies
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under supervision, seek and receive feedback, and maintain interest in continuing professional development
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and humility
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skill with an emphasis intact and diplomacy and ability to interact with members from various levels of an organization
• Demonstrated record of excellent reliability in attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrated commitment to projects and strong initiative
• Demonstrated effective organizational, planning, and scheduling abilities
• Demonstrated ability to create collaborative alliances and promote teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge of community resources
• 5 years’ experience as a licensed psychologist
• Active CA clinical psychologist license

Responsibilities

• provide counseling and behavioral interventions for patients with chronic care conditions
• provide counseling and behavioral interventions for patients referred by our Weight Management clinicians
• work collaboratively with DGIM physicians, resident physicians, nurse practitioners and dieticians

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree