Behavioral Health Psychiatric II - 137533

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 11 / 25 / 2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 12 / 05 / 2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision of the Program Director, the incumbent will be responsible for providing manualized evidence-based treatment protocols for individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy in the UC San Diego Health Eating Disorder Center in the Department of Psychiatry. Primary job responsibilities include : 1. clinical evaluation and treatment; 2. care coordination; 3. milieu management; 4. administrative duties; and 5. ethical decisions & actions on behalf of patients. Therapists will be the primary therapist and case manager for patients with presentations of varying complexity in a high acuity partial hospital and intensive outpatient setting for eating disorders and co-morbid diagnoses. Case management may include coordination of care with other providers, obtaining ongoing authorization of treatment, and providing weekly therapy sessions. Therapists will conduct ongoing assessment to inform their diagnosis and treatment plan. Attend weekly trainings, workshops, etc. and report on patient progress in weekly treatment team meetings. Participate in program evaluation and in determining the needs for new services; engage in management of the patient milieu and consultation with other team members. Performs all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Six (6) years of related experience, education / training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus two (2) years of related experience / training.
• Basic skills in providing behavioral / educational interventions.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and ethical standards associated with profession.
• Basic knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
• Effective verbal and written communication. Proven active listening and persuasion skills.
• Skills in collaborating with interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of business software and electronic / medical records systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range : Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent : Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).