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Counseling Psychologist 3, ADHD Specialist (9558C) University Health Services 73492

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Departmental Overview

As a national collegiate leader, UC Berkeley's University Health Services (UHS) provides comprehensive medical, mental health, insurance, and health promotion services to all Berkeley students, and a variety of health programs for faculty and staff. Approximately 65,000 visits, including Primary Care, Urgent Care, Occupational Health, and Specialty Clinics, occur annually. 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 about UHS by visiting uhs.berkeley.edu.


Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 10/22/24. This job will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychological assessments and evaluation of cases with moderate to high complexity that may or may not be pre-screened. Also provides individual and/or group counseling. Receives regular feedback on clinical and assessment techniques employed on assigned cases. Provides psychological screenings and assessments for the purposes of differential diagnosis and treatment planning. Assessments will be conducted to understand better an array of processes (e.g., intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensory-motor function, language, learning, and memory) that can inform diagnosis and treatment recommendations, with clear attention to the cultural diversity in various forms and those with intersecting identities. Provide brief interventions to students, including (but not limited to) those with learning disabilities, ADHD, cognitive impairments, and neurodiverse learning and communication styles. Design and/or implement rehabilitation plans for students with cognitive dysfunction.
• Provides training and supervision on psychological assessment to practicum students, predoctoral interns, and postdoctoral fellows.
• Prepare comprehensive reports with complex populations. Provides guidance and support to staff psychologists on the assessment team.
• Participate in educational programs, in-service training, or workshops for continuing professional development.
• Other Duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Education

• Ph.D. or a Psy.D in clinical psychology, school psychology, or counseling psychology from an APA and/or CPA accredited program, including internship training.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current, valid license in California as a psychologist.
• Must be licensed in California by start date
• Please refer to https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/system_series for job specification information.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience assessing and treating adolescents and/or young adults
• 1-2 years of experience specializing in psychological assessment
• Ability to work independently and as part of an integrative health team.
• Experience leading and participating in interdisciplinary teams
• Experience working in diverse post-secondary populations
• Written and verbal fluency in English (fluency in Spanish or Mandarin is considered an asset)
• Provide psychological screenings and assessments for the purposes of differential diagnosis and treatment planning. Assessments will be conducted to understand better an array of processes (e.g., intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensory-motor function, language, learning, and memory) that can inform diagnosis and treatment recommendations, with clear attention to the cultural diversity in various forms and those with intersecting identities.
• Prepare comprehensive reports with complex populations.
• Provide brief interventions to students, including (but not limited to) those with learning disabilities, ADHD, cognitive impairments, and neurodiverse learning and communication styles.
• Engage in training and supervision of practicum students, psychology interns, and postdoctoral fellows
• Design and/or implement rehabilitation plans for students with cognitive dysfunction.
• Participate in educational programs, in-service training, or workshops for continuing professional development.
• Evidence of effective case conceptualization and treatment planning.

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 $96,616.41 - $117,772.97 (Step 1- Step 11). Salary is commensurate with experience.
• This is an exempt, monthly paid position.
• This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• Your employment is dependent on obtaining and maintaining a credentialing clearance (if applicable), background clearance and medical clearance according to University Health Service policies.
• 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.
• This is not a visa opportunity.

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/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, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.

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