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University of California Santa Cruz
  • Position Number: 3700010
  • Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  • Position Type: Counseling


Licensed Psychotherapist, Generalist



Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 46219

JOB POSTING


Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at UC Santa Cruz is recruiting for a Licensed Psychotherapist, Generalist to provide students with a wide range of mental health and wellness services as well as preventative outreach and consultation services.  CAPS, a unit within Student Health and Wellness (SHW) is committed to providing culturally appropriate services to our diverse student body with a particular focus on serving our marginalized and underrepresented students.  CAPS provides both in-person and tele-mental health services and staff have the option of a hybrid work schedule.  We strive daily to create a caring and supportive environment to assist students in improving their physical and emotional well-being to aid in their academic success. 

The Licensed Psychotherapist, Generalist is a Partial Year Career position.  A Partial Year Career position is established to accommodate foreseeable seasonal fluctuations in operational need and contains regularly scheduled non-work periods during which the Licensed Psychotherapist remains an employee and retains health benefits, but is not at work.  Please note that the non-work period for this position is for 4 weeks during the summer and is unpaid time off.  

As the largest employer in the county, rated as one of the most beautiful campuses, located on the coast overlooking Monterey Bay.  UC Santa Cruz employs over 3,100 people in non-academic positions alone.  Staff at UC Santa Cruz have access to comprehensive benefits packages.  Here is a sample of those benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision care plans
  • Group term life insurance including employee-paid supplemental coverage
  • University-paid disability insurance with employee-paid supplemental coverage
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Retirement program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tax-deferred savings program

Staff also enjoy having 14 paid annual holidays, reduced enrollment fees for academic courses, discounts on our recreation facilities, free or low-cost employee development classes, and reduced fees for alternative methods of transportation.

This position has the possibility for a hybrid remote schedule, requiring a telecommuting agreement and adherence to the UCSC Telecommuting/Remote Work Guidelines. The employee shall be available in a full-time capacity during assigned telecommuting work hours (specific hours to be discussed with supervisor). While telecommuting/remote working, the employee is responsible for ensuring a worksite environment suitable for accomplishing their regular job duties during scheduled hours of work and, if applicable, arranging for dependent care just as they would if they were working at the regular UCSC worksite.

We welcome qualified applicants who share our commitment to serving the mental health needs of our diverse student body.  Thank you for your interest in UC Santa Cruz.

 

NOTIFICATIONS

UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individuals under the Policy. Covered Individuals include all employees, students, or trainees who physically access a University facility or program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training.

Covered Individuals do NOT include employees who work 100% remotely with NO expectation that they will physically access any University location or program at ANY time. If 100% remote work ends, the employee is subject to policy.

 

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.

The IRD for this job is: 01-04-2023

 

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

 

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Student Health and Wellness (SHW) is a full-service medical facility offering clinical, educational, and psychological services to students on the UCSC campus. SHW is deeply committed to ensuring affordable, well-integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare that effectively supports the university's diverse campus communities through equitable access and culturally competent, high-quality programs and services.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides a variety of mental health and psychological services to UCSC undergraduate and graduate students, including brief individual and group therapy, psycho-educational workshops, crisis intervention, outreach programming, online services, and consultation, to support student academic success and well-being.

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Psychotherapist, Generalist reports to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and is assigned duties by the Director as specified herein. The Licensed Psychotherapist will provide high quality clinical services; community psychology/outreach and consultation services; and may provide supervision/training of doctoral interns and post-doctoral fellows. In discharging these duties the Licensed Psychotherapist is expected to be keenly sensitive to issues of gender, culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, socio-economic status, etc. and to be skilled with techniques for counseling students with diverse backgrounds. The Licensed Psychotherapist's activities are performed within the limits of standards and ethical principles of their licensure board as well as applicable legal mandates for mental health professionals in the State of California.

 

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Salary Information: Salary Range: $7,345.31 - $8,605.22 / Monthly for 11 months. Salary commensurate with years of licensed experience as well as specialized skills and qualifications.

No. of Positions: Multiple

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:
  • Full-time, Fixed
  • Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
  • Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
  • Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: This is a Partial Year Career appointment, with a 4-week furlough

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: 004144 (BEH HEALTH COUNSELOR 3)

Travel:  Never or Rarely

 

JOB DUTIES

65% - Direct Service
  • Provides brief counseling and psychotherapy for undergraduate and graduate students (individuals and couples) with a broad range of psychological problems.
  • Provides crisis assessment and crisis intervention.
  • Provides case management and referral services.
  • Conducts group counseling and psychoeducational groups, and drop-in groups.
  • Consults with students, faculty, and staff regarding issues that affect the developmental and psychological well-being of students in the university community.
  • Consults and collaborates with psychiatrists, physicians, campus entities (i.e. Slug Support, Disability Resource Center, and others) and off-campus mental health professionals, social agencies and community resources to meet the mental health needs of students.
  • Determines the need for other professional interventions and refers as necessary.
  • Develops and implements outreach programs, trainings, and class presentations. (up to 5% of time worked).
  • All licensed staff will provide consultation for the After-Hours Crisis Service as scheduled.

35% - Indirect Service
  • Functions as a community psychotherapist and a consultant to faculty, staff, residential life staff and other units on campus regarding collaboration and program development for outreach and training to enhance the mental health and psychological well-being of students and the campus community.
  • Participates regularly in a cooperative and professional manner in efforts to maintain and upgrade the quality of service of the CAPS unit by participating in CAPS committees and workgroups and by collaborating with other licensed psychotherapists, college administrators, staff and faculty in program development, committee work, and consultation.
  • Promotes a safe and healthy workplace and effectively responds to injuries that occur.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Valid California license in good standing in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • Master's degree in related area
  • Demonstrated clinical experience with individuals using a brief therapy model
  • Demonstrated strong clinical and crisis management skills, including ability to work with high acuity students with complex mental health needs
  • Experience facilitating psychotherapy and psycho-educational groups
  • Demonstrated experience providing culturally affirming and responsive clinical services for a diverse client population
  • Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and stated commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity issues in the delivery of psychological services in a university or college setting
  • Demonstrated expertise with developmental and mental health issues of late adolescence
  • Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and to effectively collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to be an effective team member and evidence of professional behavior
  • Strong planning and organizational skills

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Counseling experience in a college/university setting
  • Experience designing and implementing multiculturally sensitive outreach programs and psychoeducational workshops
  • Experience working with an underserved population relevant to the UCSC student body
  • Experience with ADHD assessmen

 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  • Valid California license in good standing in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy, or as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire credentialing check.
  • Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check and a pre-hire credentialing check.
  • Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
  • If working a hybrid work schedule, days of the week and number of days to be determined, must be able to fulfill requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
  • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
  • Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
  • Will be required to take HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility) training within 30 days of hire.
  • Will be required to comply with current Student Health Center employee health safety requirements for health care workers as defined by state and federal regulatory agencies; current health safety requirements to be discussed during interview. 
  • Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
  • The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.
  • Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

 

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

 

HOW TO APPLY

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EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.



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To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.







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