Clinical Psychologist

Start date: ASAP

Pay

$100,000.00 - $146,000.00

About the role

Support 26,000 students in Southern California while working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary mental health center at the University of California, Riverside, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Join an IACS-accredited center with an APA-accredited training program offering peer review, case consultation, and built-in leadership support.

Responsibilities

• Support a diverse student population of over 26,000 in Southern California
• Provide individual, couples, and group therapy with a focus on marginalized communities
• Serve as a liaison and provide outreach and consultation services to various communities and departments on campus in response to campus needs
• Conduct crisis intervention and urgent consultations during two-hour service shifts per week
• Work within an APA-accredited pre-doctoral training program with opportunities to supervise and teach trainees
• Engage in structured peer review with anonymous feedback that drives ongoing quality improvement
• Participate in monthly staff meetings and ongoing case consultation groups
• Deliver time-limited therapy model utilizing an 8-session basis and opportunities for limited extended cases
• Maintain balanced workflow with 45-minute sessions, charting windows, and daily admin time

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
• No regular after-hours on-call requirement

Benefits

• Join a university ranked among the nation's Best Colleges and Top Public Schools by US News
• Work in a new, beautiful counseling space designed for collaboration and care

Community Information

Only 60 miles east of Los Angeles, Riverside, California, has a strong sense of community, 24 nationally registered historic sites, and more than 100 city landmarks commemorating the city's history. Riverside is known as the city of arts and innovation, offering cultural activities including downtown museums, restaurants, and performing arts centers.

• US News ranks Riverside as a Best Place to Live in America and a Best Place to Live in California
• Ranked as a Best City for Outdoor Activities in America, a City with the Best Public Schools in America, and a Most Diverse City in America (Niche)
• Enjoy a warm, Mediterranean climate that makes being outdoors enjoyable all year long
• Numerous outdoor activities include hiking, biking, golfing, horseback riding, water activities in nearby lakes, rock climbing, and camping
• Diverse and vibrant community offering events, cultural festivals, and local groups
• Growing economy and a cost of living lower than California's average
• Home to four colleges and universities and a thriving arts and culture scene with numerous museums, galleries, and performing arts venues
• Diverse culinary scene with a wide range of restaurants and cafes serving everything from classic American fare to international cuisine
• Short drive from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Palm Springs

Facility Location

Tucked into inland California, Riverside is a large city with a rich history, significant cultural presence, and home to an important educational and medical community. Named one of “America’s most livable communities,” Riverside is close to both the mountains and the beaches, affording its residents an excellent quality of life.