Psychologist 1
Job Summary
The Child Trauma Research Program (CTRP) Psychologist, full-time position within CTRP, a clinical research program at Child and Adolescent Psychiatry within UCSF's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DPBS).
The Psychologist will provide direct therapy services and support CTRP's national and local efforts to enhance trauma-informed systems of care in early childhood mental health settings. More specifically, the Psychologist will: 1) provide Child-Parent Psychotherapy and/or Perinatal Child-Parent Psychotherapy to pregnant people or families with children under age six; 2) function as trainer and facilitator for local and national audiences on a variety of topics such as trauma-informed systems ; 3) provide coordination, content development, planning and evaluation of training curriculum for San Francisco Bay Area community nonprofit organizations; 4) provide specialized community outreach, crisis intervention, and clinical collaboration to increase mental health consultation capacity in community partners and increase mental health referrals made to CTRP; 5) create competitive, evidence based proposals that allow CTRP to generate continued revenue streams from our current partners; and 6) assist with identifying and applying for philanthropic, state and federal grants that support mental health service delivery for trauma exposed families with young children ranging from prenatal to 5 years of age.
The final 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. The salary range for this position is $53.51 - $82.97 (Step Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description The UCSF Department of Psychiatry is among the nation's foremost resources in the field of child, adolescent and adult mental health. Psychiatry faculty members are recognized for their leadership roles in state-of-the-art, comprehensive and compassionate patient care, pioneering research, excellence in training the next generation of leaders, advancing public policy to advance mental health, and commitment to diversity. Required Qualifications
- Ph.D., PsyD degree in clinical psychology and one year of post-doctoral experience in clinical psychology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position. Current, valid license in California as a psychologist. Out of state licensed psychologist have 180 days to complete licensure requirements in the State of California.
- Rostered in Child-Parent Psychotherapy
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
- Advanced knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights and workers rights.
- Advanced ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic approach and modify as necessary.
- Advanced ability to develop and present educational programs and / or workshops.
- Advanced ability to create scopes of work, develop unique training concepts, create content for trainings and presentations, and deliver trainings to diverse audiences.
- Advanced problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with diverse client group.
- Advanced verbal and written communication with the ability to influence and persuade.
- Skills associated with program development and implementation.
- Knowledge of business software and specialized applications / systems used in behavioral health settings.
- Advanced knowledge of infant, toddler and preschooler development.
- Advanced knowledge of early childhood mental health.
- Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling skills.
- Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Solid organizational skills and ability to multi- task with demanding timeframes, and ability to set priorities when confronted with competing requests. Attention to detail and follow-up.
- Working knowledge of common organization specific and other computer application programs (e.g. Google Drive, Outlook email and calendars, Doodle, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with wide range of positions including executives/faculty, staff, community representatives, and community providers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience with public health policies for children and families.
- Knowledge of University rules and regulations, processes, protocols and procedures.
- Experience working in an academic environment.
- Multi-lingual skills.
- Ability to provide therapy in Spanish
License/Certification
- Ph.D., PsyD degree in clinical psychology and one year of post-doctoral experience in clinical psychology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position. Current, valid license in California as a psychologist. Out of state licensed psychologist have 180 days to complete licensure requirements in the State of California.
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Job Code and Payroll Title 005035 PSYCHOLOGIST 1 CEH Job Category Social Work and Psychology Bargaining Unit University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX) Location San Francisco, CA Additional Shift Details Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Dec 10, 2025