General Information
| Job Description | COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST 3 | Working Title | Counseling Psychologist III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004393 | Grade | 23 |
| Department Name | Counseling & Psychological Svc - D01168 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 07/14/2017 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|
Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Counseling Psychologist III provides psychological services to the UCR campus. The primary responsibility of the Counseling Psychologist is to provide individual, couple, and group therapy to UCR students. The Counseling Psychologist also provides crisis intervention services; consults with students, staff, and faculty; provides intern supervision/training; makes presentations; and serves on University committees. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Doctorate in clinical psychology or counseling. | Required |
| Doctorate degree (Ph.D./Psy.D) in Psychology or related field. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Current, valid license in California as a psychologist. | Preferred |
| Current, valid license in California as a psychologist by University of California systemwide standards. | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Maintenance of appropriate continuing education. | Required |
| Maintenance of clinical supervision continuing education required of supervisors. | Required |
Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Performs diagnosis and psychotherapy on a full range of cases that are not pre-screened.
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65 |
Gathers, analyzes, prepares, summarizes and monitors the status and progress of individual cases and projects and may participate in the training of lower-level professionals and paraprofessionals.
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5 |
Implements related business processes.
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5 |
| Other duties as assigned which include but not limited to program management and special liaisons, special projects. | 5 |
| Outreach, program management, and liaison services: Provides active and visible outreach and consultation services to the UCR campus. Actively participates in mental health outreach programs in areas of specialty and in response to campus needs. Consults with students, staff, faculty, administration, parents, etc. in areas of expertise and in response to concerns about students. Serves as a liaison to various departments on campus. May serve on University committees. | 10 |
| Supports students and UC Riverside community in consultation and triage as part of crisis walk in services (4 hours/week). Provides support during campus crises/challenges, provides occasional support for other UC campuses per reciprocity within system, crisis debrief and other related crisis support services. Provides support and evaluation for students requiring mental health hospitalization and follow up. | 10 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Thorough knowledge associated with providing evaluation, diagnosis and psychotherapy services. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of applicable laws and standards of professional conduct. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of diagnostic/ psychological testing methodologies. | Preferred |
| Highly effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. | Required |
| Thorough skills associated with conducting complex diagnosis, problem-solving and critical-thinking. | Required |
| Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with diverse client group, members of the medical staff and faculty. | Required |
| Ability to conduct complex analysis and develop and present recommendations and course of treatment. | Required |
| Knowledge of electronic/medical records systems. | Preferred |
| Must be computer literate. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of working with diverse populations including but not limited to African American, Asian American, Latino/Latina, international, first-generation, veterans, students with disabilities, and LGBTQ. Understanding of intersectionality and how it impacts the daily lives of students. | Required |
| Ability to participate in after-hours on-call rotation and other after-hours campus activities. | Required |
| Demonstrated ability to effectively use interpersonal skills while representing the department on campus and to external units. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ongoing mantenance of valid licensure as a psychologist in California, successful completion and maintenance of valid credentialing & privileging process pursuant to UC systemwide requirements. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |