Psychologist, Generalist

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at UC Santa Cruz Student Health Services is recruiting for a Psychologist, Generalist to provide students with a wide range of mental health and wellness services as well as preventative outreach and consultation services. Either an 80% (4 days/week) or 100% (5 days/week) appointment is available.

The Psychologist, Generalist is a Partial Year Career position. A Partial Year Career position contains regularly scheduled non-work periods during which the Psychologist remains an employee and retains health benefits, but is not at work. Depending upon applicant preference, the non-work period will be either 4 or 8 weeks during the summer, is unpaid time off, and is determined at time of employment offer.

Counseling and Psychological Services welcomes qualified applicants who share our commitment to serving the mental health needs of our diverse student body. We are offering reimbursement for moving expenses for qualified candidates, to be discussed during the interview process.

As 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. UC Santa Cruz staff have access to comprehensive benefits packages. Here is a sample of those 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
* Reduced fees for alternative methods of transportation
* Discount at UCSC recreation facilities

For 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: 06-16-2025

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 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 and long-term individual, group therapy, crisis intervention, mental health outreach and workshop programming, consultation, and liaison relationships to support student mental health and well-being.

The Primary Care Program offers primary care and same-day care services, supported by on-site radiology, a COLA-accredited clinical laboratory, and the campus pharmacy offering prescription and over-the-counter products.

Additional departments include Student Health Outreach and Promotion (SHOP), home of the Condom Co-op, Cove Collegiate Recovery Program (CCRP) where students receive harm reduction and recovery services; CARE (Center for Advocacy, Resources & Empowerment) the advocacy and prevention education office that supports survivors of sexual assault, stalking, and dating/domestic violence; Optometry; and Student Insurance and Referral Programs.

Student Health Services employs approximately 150 staff and welcomes staff with interest and experience working with college students with a wide range of diverse and intersecting identities.

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

JOB SUMMARY

The Psychologist, Generalist reports to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and is assigned duties by the Director. The Psychologist provides high-quality clinical services, outreach and educational programming, consultation services, and, as needed, supervision/training of doctoral interns and post-doctoral fellows. The Psychologist delivers psychological services to students with diverse and intersecting identities skillfully and knowledgeably. All of the Psychologist's activities are performed within the limits of standards and ethical principles of their professional organization, as well as the applicable legal mandates for mental health professionals in the State of California.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $8,952.04-$11,581.20 per month if 100% time or $7,161.63-$9,264.96 per month if 80% time. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
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:

• Part-time or Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 80 -100%, 32-40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day, 8 Hours per day

Employee Classification: Partial Year Career appointment, 4-8 week furlough

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Residual Health Care Professionals (HX)

Job Code Classification: CNSLNG PSYCHOLOGIST 2 HX (009559)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

65% - Direct Service

• Provides brief counseling and long-term psychotherapy with undergraduate and graduate students (individuals and couples) presenting a broad range of complexity of psychological problems and diagnoses.
• Provides triage and intake assessment.
• Provides crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization.
• Provides case management and referral services.
• Conducts group counseling and 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 supervision and training of doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows as needed.
• Develops and implements outreach programs, trainings, and class presentations.
• Provides consultation for the After Hours Crisis Service as scheduled.

35% - Indirect Service

• Provides consultation to staff, faculty, campus partners, and administrators regarding the psychological well-being of students.
• Participates regularly, professionally, and cooperatively in CAPS committees and workgroups and supports 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid California licensure, in good standing, in Psychology OR Valid out of state licensure*, in good standing, in Psychology *See Special Conditions of Employment for further requirements
• Demonstrated clinical experience with individuals using a brief therapy model
• Demonstrated clinical experience with individuals using a long-term 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
• Demonstrated experience and skills providing multiculturally responsive and trauma-informed clinical services to individuals with diverse and intersecting identities
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and stated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in the delivery of psychological services in a university or college setting
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing outreach programs and psycho-educational workshops
• Demonstrated expertise with developmental and mental health issues of late adolescence
• Demonstrated 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
• Experience and/or interest in supervision and training of doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows
• Doctorate and internship from APA accredited program
• Psychology licensure in California preferred over out of state licensure
• Experience working with underserved and marginalized populations relevant to the UCSC student body

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire criminal history background check and a pre-hire credentialing check
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Valid California licensure, in good standing, in Psychology OR Valid out of state licensure*, in good standing, in Psychology *Out of State licensed psychologists are required to acquire California licensure within 180 days from either submitting the application or beginning California residency, whichever occurs first.
• Complete HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility) training within 30 days of hire.
• 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.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
• Ability to respond to emergencies after hours as necessary.
• 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.
• 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.

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT

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.
a. "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

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

EEO/AA

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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.