UC Davis Health
Job Summary
The Pediatric Psychologist provides specialized mental health services to abused, neglected, and at‑risk children and their caregivers within the Department of Pediatrics at UC Davis Health. This position involves conducting psychological assessments, developing and implementing evidence‑based treatment plans, and providing therapy to support recovery, resilience, and healthy development. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the pediatric psychologist collaborates with pediatricians, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, trauma‑informed care that addresses each child’s emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. The role also includes clinical documentation, case consultations, and contributions to education, training, and program development within the department.
Key Responsibilities
Apply evidence‑based interventions tailored to children’s developmental stages and clinical presentations.
Consult with multidisciplinary care teams to integrate psychological services into overall patient care plans.
Support caregivers and families through education, coaching, and emotional guidance.
Participate in case reviews and provide professional input on treatment strategies and behavioral management.
Assist in developing and refining pediatric behavioral health programs within the department.
Maintain current knowledge of emerging research and best practices in pediatric psychology.
Contribute to teaching, training, or supervision of students, residents, or fellows as assigned.
Apply By Date October 27, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Minimum Qualifications
California licensed psychologist (PSYCH) or eligible for licensure; licensure must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Doctorate in Psychology (PhD or PsyD).
Post‑doctoral placement approved by APA, APPIC, or CAPIC to accrue SPEs toward licensure (if applicable).
Experience with psychological assessment.
Experience with at least one evidence‑based treatment.
Experience working with children, adolescents, or families.
Experience working with psychosis.
Experience providing DBT.
Experience providing trauma‑informed care, including evidence‑based trauma models.
Skills in conducting psychological services (assessment, therapy, supervision).
Effective communication with people of different identities and disciplines.
Ability to work independently and seek consultation when appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience navigating child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems.
Experience completing child welfare evaluations (e.g., reunification, bonding, parenting safety).
Experience with forensic assessments such as juvenile competency to stand trial, disposition evaluations, risk assessments for juvenile sex offenders, or mental health diversion evaluations.
Experience working with high‑risk adolescents.
Training and experience in TF‑CBT, PCIT, and/or CBT.
Experience with disordered eating.
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Ability to practice cultural humility.
Skills in providing services in other languages (Spanish).
Demonstrated ability to provide clinical training and supervision to trainees and staff.
Demonstrated commitment to underserved or minoritized populations with exposure to trauma (child maltreatment, community violence, racial trauma, immigration or separation trauma).
Position Information
Salary or Pay Range: $4,346.40 - $5,735.20
Salary Frequency: Bi‑weekly
Salary Grade: 159
UC Job Title: PSYCHOLOGIST 1
UC Job Code: 009384
Number of Positions: 2
Appointment Type: Career
Percentage of Time: 100% Full‑time
Shift: 8 hours
Location: Jackson Business Park IV, Sacramento, CA
Union Representation: HX‑Healthcare Professionals
Benefits Eligible: Yes
This position is 100% on‑site
Not an H‑1B visa opportunity.
Benefits
High‑quality and low‑cost medical plans.
UC pays for dental and vision insurance premiums.
Extensive leave benefits (Pregnancy, Parental, Family & Medical, etc.).
Paid holidays annually.
Paid time off/vacation/sick time.
Continuing education allowance and education reimbursement.
Free professional development courses.
WorkLife and wellness programs.
On‑site Employee Assistance Program with free mental health services.
Supplemental insurance (life, disability, pet, legal coverage).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness and loan repayment assistance.
Retirement benefit options (pension, retirement saving plans).
Physical Demands
Standing – frequent 3 to 6 hours
Walking – occasional up to 3 hours
Sitting – frequent 3 to 6 hours
Lifting/Carrying 0‑25 lbs – frequent 3 to 6 hours
Lifting/Carrying 26‑50 lbs – occasional up to 3 hours
Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs – occasional up to 3 hours
Pushing/Pulling 0‑25 lbs – occasional 3 hours
Pushing/Pulling 26‑50 lbs – occasional up to 3 hours
Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs – occasional up to 3 hours
Bending/stooping – frequent 3 to 6 hours
Squatting/kneeling – frequent 3 to 6 hours
Twisting – frequent 3 to 6 hours
Climbing – occasional up to 3 hours
Reaching overhead – occasional up to 3 hours
Keyboard use / repetitive motion – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
Environmental Demands
Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes – frequent 3 to 6 hours
Loud noise levels – frequent 3 to 6 hours
Marked changes in humidity or temperature – occasional up to 3 hours
Operating motor vehicles / equipment – frequent 3 to 6 hours
Extreme temperatures – occasional up to 3 hours
Mental Demands
Sustained attention and concentration – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
Complex problem solving / reasoning – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
Ability to organize & prioritize – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
Communication skills – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
Numerical skills – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
Constant interaction – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
Customer / patient contact – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
Multiple concurrent tasks – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke‑ and tobacco‑free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, use of smokeless tobacco, and nicotine products are strictly prohibited on any UC Davis‑owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
Special Requirements
Position requires criminal background check, drug screening, medical evaluation, clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
Position is a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy; compliance with policies, procedures, and training is required.
Culture of Opportunity and Belonging At UC Davis, we’re committed to solving life’s most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer UC Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
Anti‑Discrimination Policy To view our Anti‑Discrimination Policy, visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
Background Check Program To learn more about our background check program, visit https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks.
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Key Responsibilities
Apply evidence‑based interventions tailored to children’s developmental stages and clinical presentations.
Consult with multidisciplinary care teams to integrate psychological services into overall patient care plans.
Support caregivers and families through education, coaching, and emotional guidance.
Participate in case reviews and provide professional input on treatment strategies and behavioral management.
Assist in developing and refining pediatric behavioral health programs within the department.
Maintain current knowledge of emerging research and best practices in pediatric psychology.
Contribute to teaching, training, or supervision of students, residents, or fellows as assigned.
Apply By Date October 27, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Minimum Qualifications
California licensed psychologist (PSYCH) or eligible for licensure; licensure must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Doctorate in Psychology (PhD or PsyD).
Post‑doctoral placement approved by APA, APPIC, or CAPIC to accrue SPEs toward licensure (if applicable).
Experience with psychological assessment.
Experience with at least one evidence‑based treatment.
Experience working with children, adolescents, or families.
Experience working with psychosis.
Experience providing DBT.
Experience providing trauma‑informed care, including evidence‑based trauma models.
Skills in conducting psychological services (assessment, therapy, supervision).
Effective communication with people of different identities and disciplines.
Ability to work independently and seek consultation when appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience navigating child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems.
Experience completing child welfare evaluations (e.g., reunification, bonding, parenting safety).
Experience with forensic assessments such as juvenile competency to stand trial, disposition evaluations, risk assessments for juvenile sex offenders, or mental health diversion evaluations.
Experience working with high‑risk adolescents.
Training and experience in TF‑CBT, PCIT, and/or CBT.
Experience with disordered eating.
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Ability to practice cultural humility.
Skills in providing services in other languages (Spanish).
Demonstrated ability to provide clinical training and supervision to trainees and staff.
Demonstrated commitment to underserved or minoritized populations with exposure to trauma (child maltreatment, community violence, racial trauma, immigration or separation trauma).
Position Information
Salary or Pay Range: $4,346.40 - $5,735.20
Salary Frequency: Bi‑weekly
Salary Grade: 159
UC Job Title: PSYCHOLOGIST 1
UC Job Code: 009384
Number of Positions: 2
Appointment Type: Career
Percentage of Time: 100% Full‑time
Shift: 8 hours
Location: Jackson Business Park IV, Sacramento, CA
Union Representation: HX‑Healthcare Professionals
Benefits Eligible: Yes
This position is 100% on‑site
Not an H‑1B visa opportunity.
Benefits
High‑quality and low‑cost medical plans.
UC pays for dental and vision insurance premiums.
Extensive leave benefits (Pregnancy, Parental, Family & Medical, etc.).
Paid holidays annually.
Paid time off/vacation/sick time.
Continuing education allowance and education reimbursement.
Free professional development courses.
WorkLife and wellness programs.
On‑site Employee Assistance Program with free mental health services.
Supplemental insurance (life, disability, pet, legal coverage).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness and loan repayment assistance.
Retirement benefit options (pension, retirement saving plans).
Physical Demands
Standing – frequent 3 to 6 hours
Walking – occasional up to 3 hours
Sitting – frequent 3 to 6 hours
Lifting/Carrying 0‑25 lbs – frequent 3 to 6 hours
Lifting/Carrying 26‑50 lbs – occasional up to 3 hours
Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs – occasional up to 3 hours
Pushing/Pulling 0‑25 lbs – occasional 3 hours
Pushing/Pulling 26‑50 lbs – occasional up to 3 hours
Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs – occasional up to 3 hours
Bending/stooping – frequent 3 to 6 hours
Squatting/kneeling – frequent 3 to 6 hours
Twisting – frequent 3 to 6 hours
Climbing – occasional up to 3 hours
Reaching overhead – occasional up to 3 hours
Keyboard use / repetitive motion – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
Environmental Demands
Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes – frequent 3 to 6 hours
Loud noise levels – frequent 3 to 6 hours
Marked changes in humidity or temperature – occasional up to 3 hours
Operating motor vehicles / equipment – frequent 3 to 6 hours
Extreme temperatures – occasional up to 3 hours
Mental Demands
Sustained attention and concentration – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
Complex problem solving / reasoning – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
Ability to organize & prioritize – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
Communication skills – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
Numerical skills – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
Constant interaction – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
Customer / patient contact – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
Multiple concurrent tasks – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke‑ and tobacco‑free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, use of smokeless tobacco, and nicotine products are strictly prohibited on any UC Davis‑owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
Special Requirements
Position requires criminal background check, drug screening, medical evaluation, clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
Position is a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy; compliance with policies, procedures, and training is required.
Culture of Opportunity and Belonging At UC Davis, we’re committed to solving life’s most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer UC Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
Anti‑Discrimination Policy To view our Anti‑Discrimination Policy, visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
Background Check Program To learn more about our background check program, visit https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks.
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