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College Mental Health Therapist - 136242

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers
United States, California, San Diego
Aug 05, 2025
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 8/07/25 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 8/19/25. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. This position has recently been accreted by UPTE HX union and will be a part of that union moving forward. DESCRIPTION UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees. Under general supervision of the Manager of Outpatient Psychiatry Services La Jolla in a dyad leadership structure with the Program Director of the College Mental Health Program, the College Mental Health Therapist - College Mental Health Program provides all aspects of psychosocial mental and behavioral health services including primarily brief short-term individual and group therapy, diagnostic evaluations, assessments, treatment planning, care coordination, and case management. Interviews patients and facilitates discussion around diagnosis and treatment planning. Provides case coordination, client advocacy, and brokerage to obtain services as needed. Serve as liaison with other Psychiatry Division providers. Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment team. The therapist will specifically carry a caseload of UCSD College Students and collaborate closely with CAPS and our UCSD collaborative team members. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master's Degree in related area A valid California license as a mental health provider (LMFT, LCSW or LPCC) in good standing. A minimum of two (2) years post licensure experience in providing psychotherapy. Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bi-lingual in Spanish. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. 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).