Behavioral Health Psychiatric Supervisor

Clinical duties involve crisis intervention, psychosocial patient assessments and interventions, mandated reporting, information and referral, non-medical discharge planning, and coordination of health and mental health services with community providers. Works in concert with licensed clinicians, counselors, physicians, nurses, utilization management, discharge planners, and other allied health professionals. Assist adolescent patients and their families with addressing social, vocational, and behavioral problems related to their adolescents mental health condition and facilitates the adolescent patients movement through the health continuum. Promotes shared decision-making at all levels to ensure a shared voice in practice, exchange of ideas, enhanced communication, and continually improved patient services.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $113,800 - $178,300 (Annual Rate).

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Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate or Masters degree in social work, psychology, or related field from an accredited university and five years of related work experience including three in a lead/supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a LCSW, MFT, or LPCC or California Board of Psychology as a Psychologist
• Proficient in evidence-based practices and empirically supported treatments for adolescents and families/caregivers
• Knowledge of psychiatric service operations and ability to apply concepts in an intensive care setting.
• Demonstrated experience in behavioral health program management skills, with progressive expertise in the supervision of clinical staff and/or management of clinical programs. Knowledge of case management, utilization review, and discharge planning
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills for dealing with patients, families, advocates, and other health care personnel, as well as subordinate staff.
• Computer proficiency in all relevant information systems, applications, and analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluent in oral and written Spanish
• Proficient in Epic electronic health record system and data management
• Experience with Medi-Cal and CalAIM changes.
• Bilingual Certification- Spanish
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified Therapist
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-Linehan Board Certification
• Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems (MATCH-ADTC) certified