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Staff Therapist - triage clinician

Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary
23260902 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $76,800 - $114,300

Position Information

The Behavioral Health Counselor provides direct clinical psychological service to the UCR campus. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide individual, couple, and group therapy to UCR students. This position provides crisis intervention services; consults with students, staff, and faculty; and serves on University committees. The Behavioral Health Counselor will also serve as a liaison to various campus communities. A successful applicant will demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion. Areas of particular interest/experience that would be preferred to service the following communities are preferred: LGBTQ+ communities and identities; African Diaspora; Asian and Pacific Islanders, and clinicians focused on Diversity and Inclusion. Counseling & Psychological Services is a Health and Psychological Student Services (HAPSS) department and supports student success through optimization of emotional and physical health, through direct service, education, and provision of resources and referrals.

The CAPS department prioritizes working with students from marginalized communities including Black/African American, Latinx, Undocumented, Indigenous/First Nations, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Multi-racial, and other students of color. A successful applicant will demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion with a deep commitment to supporting under represented groups in our community.

This posting is looking to recruit for three (3) open full time positions. As part of the recruitment process a presentation will be required from identified finalists. **As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.

Education

Education Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's degree in related area or equivalent experience. Required

Licenses

License Requirement
Current, valid license as an LCSW or LMFT. Required
Current, valid license in California as an LCSW or LMFT or ability to gain California Licensure prior to beginning work. Required

Conditions

Condition Requirement
Maintenance of appropriate continuing education. Required

Experience

Experience Requirement
4 - 7 years of related experience. Required
Demonstrated commitment and experience with Diversity Required
Minimum 1 year post licensure experience. Required
Experience designing and implementing multicuturally sensitive outreach programs and psychoeducational workshops. Required
Experience working in a university or college setting. Preferred

Special Conditions

Special Condition Requirement
Ongoing mantenance of valid licensure in a behavioral health displine in California, successful completion and maintenance of valid credentialing & privileging process pursuant to UC systemwide requirements. Required
Out of State licensed behavioral health counselors are required to acquire California licensure within 180 days from either submitting the application or beginning California residency, whichever occurs first. Required
Expectation of availability after hours or on weekends to serve the occasional emergent needs of students and campus challenges/crises. Required
Ability to participate in after-hours on-call rotation and other after-hours campus activities. Required

Minimum Requirements

Highly effective problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Demonstrated multicultural competence in mental health service provision. Knowledge of how race, ethnic identity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, privilege and multiculturalism relate to psychological service delivery.
Thorough knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights.
Understanding of intersectionality and how it impacts the daily lives of students.
Thorough knowledge of diagnostic/psychological testing methodologies.
Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic approach and modify as necessary.
Knowledge of business software and specialized applications/systems used in behavioral health settings.
Knowledge of electronic medical records systems.
Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
Highly effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with a diverse client group.
Demonstrated skills to intervene with suicidal, homicidal, and psychotic clients
Interpersonal skills to work as part of a team, as a member of committees, and collaborate closely with colleagues and support staff.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of the university environment and of developmental issues of college age students.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

  • UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.

  • UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020

  • UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.

  • Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019

  • Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings

  • UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.


The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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