Counseling Psychologist 3 (9558C) University Health Services #83557

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We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

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Departmental Overview

UC Berkeley's University Health Services (UHS) is a comprehensive college health service providing fully accredited, primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, and innovative health promotion programs for students, faculty, and staff. UHS provides on-campus medical care and coordinates supplemental needs for off-campus care through a network of community specialists and hospitals. UHS manages the student health insurance and workers' compensation insurance programs.

Approximately 65,000 visits occur annually including Primary Care, Urgent Care, Occupational Health and Specialty Clinics. Services are designed to minimize the impact of illness, emotional distress and injury on studies and work. Coupled with health promotion and public health programs, UHS reaches all segments of the Berkeley campus community. Learn more by visiting the UHS website, our strategic plan, and our UHS values.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of CAPS, CAPS staff provide a variety of services for students including career assessment and counseling, brief psychotherapy, crisis assessment and intervention, couples counseling, group counseling, and case management for complex medical and psychiatric illness. Counseling staff also offer psycho-educational programs to students and provide consultation to faculty and staff regarding student concerns.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 1/27/2026. This job will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities

• Provides generalist counseling services, including: assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention for undergraduate and graduate students on a broad range of behavioral, psychological and developmental concerns that may impact effective academic and personal functioning. Primary responsibility will be the provision of one-at-a-time counseling services and work within a Stepped Care model. Provides the highest quality care for students, including assessments, treatment recommendations, services and referrals. Documents and monitors progress of individual cases.

• Consults with senior clinicians on complex cases or on problems outside their area of expertise.
• Serves as a resource for other professional staff and training staff. May supervise training staff.
• May present psycho-educational workshops for students and academic departments.
• May provide outreach consultation to faculty and staff regarding student concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current, valid license in California as a psychologist.
  • Must be licensed by start date.
  • Must be licensed in California by start date. OR
• Must be licensed as a psychologist in another US state or territory, or equivalent jurisdiction, if not in possession of a current CA license by start date.
• Will complete mandatory 5150 training by Alameda County to obtain 5150 certification and obtain 5150 Professional staff authorization yearly.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience working with young adults and adults.
• Experience providing time-limited individual counseling, group counseling, evaluation and assessment, and crisis intervention services to a diverse student population.
• Prior counseling experience working with multicultural and diverse populations (e.g., integrating race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, immigration status, first generation student experience).
• Prior experience and commitment to working with issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to work with high risk populations including severe and complex mental health concerns.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable laws, standards and ethics of professional conduct.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking and workshop delivery.
• Experience and skills in conducting assessments, complex diagnosis, problem-solving and critical- thinking.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with diverse clients, members of the medical staff, and faculty.
• Ability to conduct complex analysis and develop and present recommendations and course of treatment.
• Knowledge of electronic/medical records systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with undergraduate and graduate student populations in university counseling.
• Knowledge of and experience supporting student academic and career development, including familiarity with career assessments and resources.
• Experience and interest providing multicultural counseling serving Indigenous, African American/Black, Latinx, SSWANA, Asian/Asian American, Pacific Islander, International, and/or LGBQIA students.
• Experience and interest working with transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse students.
• Familiar with and committed to a Stepped Care model of practice.
• Experience with ADHD assessment and counseling.
• Awareness of non-Western or alternative healing based approaches to mental health.
• Experience training and supervising pre and post graduate level training staff.
• Multilingual skills and comfort providing therapy in more than one language.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

• The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is Step 1.0 - Step 10.0 $101,447.23 - $121,233.09
• This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is exempt and paid monthly.
  

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.
• This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Health Care Professionals Unit (HX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/hx/index.html.
• Your employment is dependent on obtaining and maintaining a credentialing clearance (if applicable), background clearance and medical clearance according to University Health Service policies.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace