Adolescent Clinical Therapist

Responsibilities

• Gathers patient history and conducts evaluations to assist in planning therapeutic interventions.
• Participates in planning, implementing, evaluating and revising treatment plans. Promotes coordination of care between psychiatric services and programs.
• Counsels individuals and groups. Supports coordination of care with family, clinicians and agencies.
• Assesses impact of intervention / treatment and evaluates patient progress. Completes patient / participant progress reports.
• Supports performance improvement programs and activities. Develops recommendations for new programs or workflows. Identifies issues and recommends solutions.
• Develops proposals for new processes or procedures based on best practices.
• Aids in developing and implementing intervention strategies. May train and supervise intervention providers. Teaches families to deliver / implement interventions.
• Supports clinical research studies. Participates in statistical data collection.
• Attends team meetings and work groups. Supports public / community agencies with program / intervention implementation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related area or equivalent experience.
• Valid California LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC license.
• 3+ years related work experience.
• Strong skills in providing individual and group behavioral therapy, behavioral analysis and / or educational interventions.
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws and ethical standards associated with profession.
• Strong knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated active listening, persuasion and counseling skills.
• Strong skills in collaborating with health care providers, PIs and community partners.
• Knowledge of business software, specialized applications and EHR systems used in behavioral health clinics / clinical departments.
• Experience providing counseling with adolescents and their families.

About the Role

McAuley Counseling Enriched Education Program (CEEP), located within UCSF Health’s Stanyan Hospital. CEEP is an intensive outpatient therapeutic and educational environment designed for middle and high school students who require a structured, trauma-informed setting to make meaningful emotional, behavioral, and academic progress. Our multidisciplinary team of therapists, psychiatric providers, nurses, educators, and quality assurance staff works together daily to create a cohesive therapeutic milieu that emphasizes consistency, clear boundaries, and high support. The McAuley Counseling Enriched Education Program fosters student success in academic and community settings through evidence-based, motivational systems within a therapeutic environment. We provide comprehensive support for adolescents, empowering them to navigate challenges, excel academically, and achieve independence.

Benefits

The 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. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html.