University of California
Job Summary
The Child Trauma Research Program (CTRP) Psychologist is a full‑time position within CTRP, a clinical research program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DPBS) at UCSF. 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.
Responsibilities
Provide Child‑Parent Psychotherapy and/or Perinatal Child‑Parent Psychotherapy to pregnant people or families with children under age six.
Serve as trainer and facilitator for local and national audiences on topics such as trauma‑informed systems.
Coordinate, develop, plan, and evaluate training curriculum for San Francisco Bay Area community nonprofit organizations.
Provide specialized community outreach, crisis intervention, and clinical collaboration to increase mental health consultation capacity in community partners and enhance referrals to CTRP.
Create evidence‑based proposals that generate revenue for CTRP from current partners.
Assist in identifying and applying for philanthropic, state, and federal grants that support mental health service delivery for trauma‑exposed families with young children from prenatal to five years of age.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or PsyD in clinical psychology and one year of post‑doctoral experience in clinical psychology; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current, valid California psychologist license (out‑of‑state licenses may complete licensure requirements in 180 days).
Rostered in Child‑Parent Psychotherapy.
Advanced knowledge of clinical counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
Advanced knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients’ and workers’ rights.
Advanced ability to evaluate therapeutic progress and modify approaches as necessary.
Advanced ability to develop and present educational programs and 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 collaboratively with a diverse client group.
Advanced verbal and written communication with the ability to influence and persuade.
Experience with program development and implementation.
Knowledge of business software and specialized applications used in behavioral health settings.
Advanced knowledge of infant, toddler, and preschooler development.
Advanced knowledge of early childhood mental health.
Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, critical thinking, persuading, advising, and counseling.
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Solid organizational skills and ability to multi‑task with demanding timeframes, set priorities, and follow up on details.
Working knowledge of common workplace applications (Google Drive, Outlook, Doodle, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with executives, faculty, staff, community representatives, and providers.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and experience with public health policies for children and families.
Knowledge of University rules, regulations, processes, protocols, and procedures.
Experience working in an academic environment.
Multilingual skills.
Ability to provide therapy in Spanish.
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. UCSF is home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging, and stem cells.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco 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.
Benefits To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Location San Francisco, CA – Mission Bay (SF). Fully on‑site, days, variable shift length (Monday – Friday, 8 am–5 pm).
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Responsibilities
Provide Child‑Parent Psychotherapy and/or Perinatal Child‑Parent Psychotherapy to pregnant people or families with children under age six.
Serve as trainer and facilitator for local and national audiences on topics such as trauma‑informed systems.
Coordinate, develop, plan, and evaluate training curriculum for San Francisco Bay Area community nonprofit organizations.
Provide specialized community outreach, crisis intervention, and clinical collaboration to increase mental health consultation capacity in community partners and enhance referrals to CTRP.
Create evidence‑based proposals that generate revenue for CTRP from current partners.
Assist in identifying and applying for philanthropic, state, and federal grants that support mental health service delivery for trauma‑exposed families with young children from prenatal to five years of age.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or PsyD in clinical psychology and one year of post‑doctoral experience in clinical psychology; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current, valid California psychologist license (out‑of‑state licenses may complete licensure requirements in 180 days).
Rostered in Child‑Parent Psychotherapy.
Advanced knowledge of clinical counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
Advanced knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients’ and workers’ rights.
Advanced ability to evaluate therapeutic progress and modify approaches as necessary.
Advanced ability to develop and present educational programs and 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 collaboratively with a diverse client group.
Advanced verbal and written communication with the ability to influence and persuade.
Experience with program development and implementation.
Knowledge of business software and specialized applications used in behavioral health settings.
Advanced knowledge of infant, toddler, and preschooler development.
Advanced knowledge of early childhood mental health.
Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, critical thinking, persuading, advising, and counseling.
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Solid organizational skills and ability to multi‑task with demanding timeframes, set priorities, and follow up on details.
Working knowledge of common workplace applications (Google Drive, Outlook, Doodle, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with executives, faculty, staff, community representatives, and providers.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and experience with public health policies for children and families.
Knowledge of University rules, regulations, processes, protocols, and procedures.
Experience working in an academic environment.
Multilingual skills.
Ability to provide therapy in Spanish.
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. UCSF is home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging, and stem cells.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco 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.
Benefits To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Location San Francisco, CA – Mission Bay (SF). Fully on‑site, days, variable shift length (Monday – Friday, 8 am–5 pm).
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