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Special Instructions to Applicants Please submit resume and cover letter. Department Summary As a pivotal member of UCLA Student Affairs, you’ll ignite the Bruin spirit and contribute to a vibrant community that champions academic success and holistic development. UCLA Student Affairs is the backbone of the Bruin journey, supporting students from admission to graduation and beyond. Engage in a role that spans personal growth, academic success, and community enrichment, connecting students with a wealth of resources and opportunities. Here, you’re not just part of a team; you’re part of the UCLA legacy. Join us in shaping the future of UCLA, where every day you’ll make a difference in the lives of our students and the broader Bruin family. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) serves as the campus community mental health center for students. The Department’s mission is to support students’ emotional and intellectual development, emotional resiliency and personal well-being toward optimizing their ability to thrive in UCLA’s diverse learning environment. CAPS psychologists, clinical social workers and psychiatrists provide clinical, outreach and mental health promotion services. Clinical services are confidential and available to regularly enrolled students. Position Summary Under general supervision of the Director or designee, support the mission of Counseling and Psychological Services and the University in providing the highest quality mental health services for the wide range of students at UCLA. Perform a wide range of complex tasks including counseling and psychotherapy with students; consultation, outreach, prevention and mental health education on campus; emergency services; supervision. Perform, in addition, mental health services within a specialty. Accept overall direction from the Director, or designee, and participates in meetings, committees and carry out necessary charting and data requirements. Act in a manner consistent with the APA code of ethics. Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications Minimum of three years professional experience in a mental health setting with at least one year in a student counseling or student mental health setting. (Preferred) Demonstrated ability to conduct brief psychotherapy and crisis intervention (Required) Demonstrated skills in consultation work with professional and non-professional colleagues. (Required) Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication. (Required) Demonstrated ability to evaluate and intervene with severely disturbed students. (Required) Knowledge of applicable laws and ethics pertaining to mental health. (Required) Required Ability to work with a diverse population. (Required) Demonstrated ability to work as a team member in an interdisciplinary environment. (Required) Knowledge of basic computer skills, e.g. Windows, Word. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology from an APA approved program and completion of an approved internship. (Required) Licensed for the practice of psychology in California. (Required) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA . The employee must sign the “Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse”. Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered HX-Residual Patient Care Professionals Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=MI-DPT520000-JC009558-PD168938