The Department of Pediatrics within the School of Medicine consists of 15 Divisions and Sections. The overall mission of the Department of Pediatrics is to provide compassionate, state of the art health care for children, to advocate for their benefit and to discover new knowledge in the areas of teaching, research and clinical activities. As part of this mission, the purpose of the CAARE Diagnostic and Treatment Center, is to provide patient care (mental health services), teaching and research on behalf of abused/neglected and at-risk children and their families.

Job Summary

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities

The role of this position is to provide administrative oversight and management of the CAARE Center’s programs, services, research, staff, and supervisors.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure as a psychologist, as mandated by the California Board of Psychology
• A Doctorate in psychology and one year of post-doctoral experience in clinical psychology; or equivalent combination of education.
• Experience effectively managing, leading, and motivating employees.
• Knowledge of pertinent laws, rules, and regulations for mental health services in California.
• Knowledge and understanding of individual, child, and family development, human behavior and communication, the influence of culture and values in clinical practice, case management, and research. Ability to apply cultural competency standards to clinical care.
• Skills to conceptualize clinical situations and demonstrate application of theory in case management and psychotherapeutic responsibilities.
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, as described in the Diagnosis and Statistical Manual – 5th Edition (DSM-5).
• Knowledge of psychological assessment instruments, with skills to evaluate and interpret results, ability to develop and make treatment recommendations, and recommendations for case plans and case dispositions.
• Skills to work diplomatically with a wide variety of people.
• Skills to convey instructions, directions, and information appropriately and accurately.
• Skills to direct the actions of others effectively to accomplish tasks and functions.
• Skills to develop, write, implement, and sustain clinical research grants, contracts, and other major public/privately funded programs.
• Skills to conduct clinical research, analyze and publish research articles for peer-reviewed journals.
• Skills to assist in conceptualizing the development and planning the tasks necessary for the implementation of clinical research.
• Awareness of clinical research methodology, design, statistical test, computer software, and clinical interpretation of data results.
• Skills to organize a variety of concurrent activities, set realistic goals and objectives, plan ahead, and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) skills to work diplomatically with a wide variety of people including children and caregivers; convey instructions, directions, and information appropriately and accurately.
• Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in human behavior, communication, and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of community resources and experience in community engagement.

Special Requirements

• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
• The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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