Psychotherapist, African, Black, and Caribbean (ABC) Focus

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 staff positions alone.

Are you passionate and dedicated about fostering mental health and well-being for African, Black, and Caribbean student communities? Student Health Counseling and Psychological Services is seeking a dynamic Psychotherapist specializing in addressing the unique needs and challenges of our African, Black, and Caribbean student population. As part of our supportive and collaborative counseling center team, you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact by providing culturally sensitive and trauma informed care, support, and advocacy to our diverse student body.

Opportunities available for this position include:

• Hybrid remote work schedule, if desired
• H1-B sponsorship
• New Employee Signing Bonus

While full-time employment is preferred, a part-time 4 day per week schedule is possible. If less than 12 months is preferred, the position can contain regularly scheduled unpaid, non-work periods in the summer during which the Psychotherapist remains an employee and retains health benefits, but is not at work.

UC Santa Cruz staff have access to comprehensive benefits packages. Here is sample of benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance Plans
• UC Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 13 Paid Holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leave

For more information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the university visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Thank you for your interest in UC Santa Cruz.

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The IRD for this job is: 05-13-2024

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

UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) Student Health Services (SHS) is a full-service health facility offering UCSC students clinical, educational, counseling, and psychiatry services to students on the UCSC campus. SHS 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 intake assessment, brief individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, mental health outreach and workshop programming, consultations, and liaison relationships to support student mental health and well-being.

Other departments include Student Health Outreach and Promotion (SHOP), home of the Condom Co-op; CARE (Center for Advocacy, Resources, & Empowerment) the advocacy and prevention education office that supports survivors of sexual assault, stalking, and dating/domestic violence; and Student Insurance Programs.

Student Health Services employs approximately 150 staff including physicians, psychiatrists, case managers, lab scientists, pharmacists, nurses, radiologists, and many other clinical and administrative staff. SHS welcomes staff with interest and experience in working with students with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and gender identities.

More information can be found at: https://caps.ucsc.edu and http://healthcenter.ucsc.edu

JOB SUMMARY

The Psychotherapist reports to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and is assigned duties by the Director as specified herein. The Psychotherapist provides high-quality clinical services; outreach and educational programming, and consultation services; and may provide supervision/training of doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows. In discharging these duties, the Psychotherapist is expected to be knowledgeable, skilled, and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the delivery of psychological services to students with diverse and intersecting identities.

All of the Psychotherapist's activities are performed within the limits of standards and ethical principles of their professional organization, as well as applicable legal mandates for mental health professionals in the State of California.

This position requires demonstrated expertise and understanding of working with African, Black, and/or Caribbean individuals in clinical and outreach services.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $94,440-$122,189/annually, proportionate to time worked. Salary commensurate with years of licensed experience as well as specialized skills and qualifications.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 hours per week (willing to consider part-time and or potential furlough)
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: HX - Healthcare Professionals

Job Code Classification: BEH HEALTH COUNSELOR 3 HX (004459)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

50% - Direct Service

• Provides brief counseling and psychotherapy with undergraduate and graduate students (individuals and couples) presenting a broad range of psychological problems, with a focus on African, Black, and Caribbean (ABC) identified students.
• Provides triage and intake assessment.
• Provides crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization.
• Provides case management and referral services.
• Conducts group therapy, psychoeducational groups, and drop-in groups.
• Works collaboratively with CAPS and SHS providers, campus partners, off-campus mental health professionals, and community resources to meet the mental health needs of students.
• Determines the need for other professional interventions and refers as necessary.
• Provides consultation to staff, faculty, administrators, and campus partners regarding the psychological well-being of students.
• May provide supervision and training of doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows as needed.
• Provides backup consultation for the After-Hours Crisis Services.

35% - Indirect Service

• Consults with staff, faculty, and campus partners to collaborate on program development for psychoeducational outreach and training to enhance the mental health and psychological well-being of students in the campus community, with a focus on African, Black, and Caribbean-identified students.
• Participates regularly in CAPS committees and work groups in a cooperative and professional manner in efforts to maintain and upgrade the quality of service of CAPS.
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Promotes a safe and healthy workplace and effectively responds to injuries that occur.

15% - Direct Outreach Service

• Develops and implements multiculturally responsive outreach programs and psychoeducational workshops with a focus on African, Black, and Caribbean (ABC) -identified students.
• Functions as a liaison and consultant to campus organizations serving ABC-identified students.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid California license in good standing in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
• Demonstrated experience, skills, and expertise in providing multiculturally responsive and trauma-informed clinical services to individuals with diverse and intersecting identities, with a focus on African, Black, and/or Caribbean (ABC) communities
• Demonstrated clinical experience with individuals and couples 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
• Experience designing and implementing multiculturally responsive outreach programs and psychoeducational workshops, with a focus on African, Black, and/or Caribbean communities
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and stated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the delivery of psychological services
• Demonstrated expertise with developmental issues of late adolescence
• Demonstrated commitment and experience in working with African, Black, and/or Caribbean (ABC) communities and/or students
• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of African, Black, and/or Caribbean culture and experience in counseling African, Black, and/or Caribbean young adultsDemonstrated 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
• Ability to use computer-based electronic health records and scheduling software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Counseling experience in a college/university setting
  
  

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Valid California license in good standing in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
• Must possess CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.
• Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire criminal history background check and a pre-hire credentialing check.
• Selected candidate will be required to take HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility) training within 30 days of hire.
• Job will require occasional working of non-traditional hours.
• The selected candidate will be required to work primarily on campus, with periods of remote work possible based on operational needs. If a hybrid work schedule is confirmed, the selected candidate must be able to work successfully from a home/remote office and be able to fulfill the requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• 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
• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• 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.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hUBiz3WS3zErEGOhSOu7KZZPzGkTwr_2/view?usp=sharing. This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling 831-459-2231 Ext. 1.

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.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination