General Information
| Job Description | COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST 4 | Working Title | Clinical Psychologist |
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| Job Code | 000579 | Grade | 24 |
| Department Name | SOM Neuroscience - D02016 | Department Head | Christopher Fichtner |
| Supervisor | Danielle Bowers | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. |
Custom Scope
| Uses advanced professional concepts and campus objectives to resolve highly complex issues. Regularly works on highly complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. |
Department Custom Scope
| This incumbent will perform direct clinical psychological care to patients of all ages, such as diagnostic assessments, individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and related services to patients with varying disorders. Provide teaching and consultative services to other professionals and health care trainees such as medical students, residents, and other staff. May provide teaching and educational opportunities to families and other community agencies through workshops, classes, conference presentations and/or other formats. While this is a generalist position, there is opportunity to specialize in the field based on incumbent interest and needs of the UCR Health patient population. All the Psychologist's activities are performed within the limits of standards and ethical principles of the California Board of Psychology, as well as, applicable legal mandates for mental health professionals in the State of California. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Doctorate in clinical psychology or counseling, post-doctoral work. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| Must meet UC credentialing requirements. | Required |
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| Must meet all academic affairs requirements for a health sciences clinical faculty appointment in order to teach. | Required |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Current, valid license in California as a psychologist. | Preferred |
| Current, valid license in California as a psychologist. Out-of-state licensed psychologists have 180 days to complete licensure requirements in the State of California. | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CPR/BLS certification. | Required |
| State of California Riverside County LPS 5150 Certification. | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
As technical leader, performs evaluation, diagnosis, and psychotherapy for the most difficult and complex cases.
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45 |
| Applies advanced concepts to coordinate the activities of several clinical psychologists and/or related professionals in a unit program. | 10 |
Conducts seminars and trains professional and paraprofessional staff members.
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10 |
| Implements related business processes. Clinical Documentation and Case Management: Completes accurate and concise clinical documentation for all clinical contacts in compliance with ethical and professional standards, UCR Quality Assurance policies, and in compliance with UCR Health policies and procedures. Manages caseload appropriately and with consultation as needed. | 10 |
| Initiates and designs administrative studies and revise/implement new procedures. | 5 |
| Develops specialized programs, goals and objectives for unit(s), and/or specific clinical program(s). | 5 |
| Serves as a member on various committees on issues of significance to the University. | 5 |
| Serves as program coordinator, establishing and managing standards and other related functions for lower level professional Counseling Psychologists. | 5 |
| May lead the clinic in a specialized counseling domain. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of electronic/medical records systems. | Required |
| Advanced skills associated with conducting the most complex diagnosis, problem-solving and critical-thinking. | Required |
| Ability to exert influence on policies and programs of significance. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of a specific counseling domain. | Required |
| Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with diverse client group, medical staff, and faculty. | Required |
| Ability to conduct the most complex analysis, develop and present recommendations, findings, and determine appropriate course of treatment. | Required |
| Skills associated with program development and implementation. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge associated with conducting evaluation, diagnosis and psychotherapy services. | Required |
| Advanced verbal and written communication skills. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of laws and ethical standards. | Required |
| Must be computer literate. | Required |
| Proficiency in psychological testing. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Required |
| Seeing patients in both in person and virtual environments. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Medical Center/Clinic |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |