Psychologist
Who We Are
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
The Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior at UCI School of Medicine seeks to advance understanding, prevention and treatment of psychiatric conditions affecting children, adolescents and adults through education, training, research and clinical care.
Your Role on the Team
The position of Psychologist will work under the general supervision of the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior’s Chair, Vice Chair of Hospital Services, and Vice Chair of Ambulatory Services to support the overall objectives of both the clinical support within the inpatient unit and the outpatient clinic. This person will work 50% in the inpatient unit and 50% in the outpatient clinic. The Clinical Psychologist will work amongst a team of professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, chaplain services, integrative health groups, and a variety of faculty and staff, as well as with residents, residents, pre-and post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in reviewing the current programs and help design the adolescent and adult inpatient programs.
- Provide direct clinical care for the inpatient component, such as diagnostic assessments and group therapy.
- Provide direct clinical care for the outpatient clinic, such as diagnostic assessments and individual therapy.
- Provide patient care and related services for a broad range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, acute psychosis, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder.
- Provide teaching and consultative services to other professionals and health care trainees such as graduate students, residents, post-docs, and practicum students.
- Assist with additional duties as needed.
Requirements
- Well-versed in the implementation of evidence-based treatments.
- Model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical behavior.
- Demonstrates positive and effective communication skills, including excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to negotiate multilayered regulatory systems and manage competing priorities, and if unable to do so, ability to seek guidance from supervisor in a timely manner.
- An approach to working with colleagues that enhances collaboration and team building.
- Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California.
- 5 years experience working with adolescents and adults.
- Clinical experience with inpatient programming.
- Clinical experience working with individuals diagnosed with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, acute psychosis, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and a multitude of adolescent disorders.
Preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish and English (spoken, receptive, and written).
- Familiarity with EPIC electronic medical record system.
Total Rewards
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.