Psychologist 2- SOM: MIND Institute- Sacramento Campus
University of California Davis
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Posted:
November 24, 2020
Location:
Sacramento, California
Salary:
Open



Psychologist 2- SOM: MIND Institute- Sacramento Campus


Department Description

The UC Davis MIND Institute is a research and clinical center whose mission involves awareness, understanding, prevention, care and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). It is a matrix organization and encompasses over 250 faculty and staff from 14 academic departments with an annual operating budget of approximately $3.5 million, contract and grant awards totaling approximately $5 million, and gifts and endowments valued at approximately $14 million. The MIND Institute also houses 4 federally funded Center grants: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (IDDRC), Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (CEDD), Autism Center of Excellence, and Center for Children's Environmental Health; and 3 federally funded training grants: Autism Research Training Program, Developmental Behavioral Pediatric Training Program, and Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disorders (LEND) training program.

Job Summary

Close Date: 1/31/2021
Salary Range :$3,887.96 - $5,131.18
Salary Frequency :Biweekly
Appointment Type :Career
Percentage of Time : 100%
Shift Hour : 08
Location : M.I.N.D. Institute Clinic
City :Sacramento
Union Representation : Yes
Benefits Eligible : Yes
Two positions available. Interviews may be held at any time.

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
In the MIND Institute Massie Family Clinic, the Psychologist conducts clinical psychological assessments for individuals with suspected neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) and performs empirically based treatments such as Social Skills Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) on individuals with NDD diagnoses. In addition, the Psychologist spends a small portion of time administering research assessments either through the MIND Institute IDDRC Clinical Translational Core or through a faculty member's research grant. In the MIND Institute Massie Family Clinic, the Psychologist conducts clinical psychological assessments for individuals with suspected neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) and performs empirically based treatments such as Social Skills Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) on individuals with NDD diagnoses. In addition, the Psychologist spends a small portion of time administering research assessments either through the MIND Institute IDDRC Clinical Translational Core or through a faculty member's research grant. Please go to this link for official job description: mindinstitute\ourteam\mind-jobs.html.

Required Qualifications
  • State of California Clinical Psychologist License or Clinical Psychologist License in another state and in the process of applying for California licensure, obtain within 90 days subject to termination
  • Clinical experience with empirically based treatment (such as Social Skills Group Therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • Knowledge of psychological assessment instruments, ability to evaluate and interpret results, ability to develop and make treatment recommendations, and recommendations for case plans and case dispositions for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, as described in the Diagnosis and Statistical Manual ' version 5 (DSM-5).
  • 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
  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal, written and listening communication skills with the ability to work diplomatically with a wide variety of people
  • Knowledge of child, elder abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements, and other significant legislation and laws regulating mental health work practice (such as Tarasoff and patient confidentiality) with ability to make appropriate interventions based on law and policy
  • Ability to communicate and interact effectively with children and their caregivers
  • Good writing, verbal, and planning skills with ability to write clear and concise reports
  • Ability to successfully manage conflict
  • Ability to work under direct supervision
  • Ability to organize a variety of concurrent activities, set realistic goals and objectives, plan ahead and meet deadlines without compromising quality
  • Ability to direct the actions of others effectively in order to accomplish tasks and function
  • Collaboration on clinical research projects requires the ability 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
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Ability to conceptualize clinical situations and demonstrate application of theory in case management and psychotherapeutic responsibilities
  • Ability to use clinical supervision to enhance professional growth and examine clinical work
  • Knowledge of suicidal behavior, the ability to assess lethality, and to develop appropriate treatment plan
  • Ability to apply cultural competency standards to clinical care

    Preferred Qualifications

    Special Requirements
    This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

    EEO

    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.




To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdmed/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=5&JobOpeningId=13026&PostingSeq=1

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.





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