University of California - Santa Cruz
Psychotherapist, African, Black, and Caribbean (ABC) Focus
University of California - Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061
JOB POSTINGThe 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.Are you passionate and dedicated about fostering mental health and well-being for African, Black, and Caribbean student communities? Student Health Counseling and Psychological Services is seeking a dynamic Psychotherapist specializing in addressing the unique needs and challenges of our African, Black, and Caribbean student population. As part of our supportive and collaborative counseling center team, you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact by providing culturally sensitive and trauma informed care, support, and advocacy to our diverse student body.Opportunities available for this position include:Hybrid remote work schedule, if desiredH1-B sponsorshipNew Employee Signing BonusWhile full-time employment is preferred, a part-time 4 day per week schedule is possible. If less than 12 months is preferred, the position can contain regularly scheduled unpaid, non-work periods in the summer during which the Psychotherapist remains an employee and retains health benefits, but is not at work.UC Santa Cruz staff have access to comprehensive benefits packages. Here is a sample of benefits:Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance PlansUC Retirement PlanGroup Term Life InsuranceLegal InsurancePet Insurance13 Paid Holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leaveFor more information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the university visit:
UC BenefitsThank you for your interest in UC Santa Cruz.HOW TO APPLYFor full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the Applicant Resources on our Talent Acquisition website.How to ApplyTroubleshootingTips for ApplicantsFAQ'sINITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. Materials submitted after the IRD will ONLY be forwarded at the request of the hiring unit. To ensure your application is routed for consideration, submit your materials before 11:59 p.m. on the IRD.The IRD for this job is:
05-13-2024ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZUC 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.DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWUC Santa Cruz (UCSC) Student Health Services (SHS) is a full-service health facility offering UCSC students clinical, educational, counseling, and psychiatry services. 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 individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, mental health outreach and workshop programming, consultations, and liaison relationships to support student mental health and well-being.JOB SUMMARYThe Psychotherapist reports to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and is assigned duties by the Director as specified herein. The Psychotherapist provides high-quality clinical services; outreach and educational programming, and consultation services; and may provide supervision/training of doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows. In discharging these duties, the Psychotherapist is expected to be knowledgeable, skilled, and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the delivery of psychological services to students with diverse and intersecting identities.This position requires demonstrated expertise and understanding of working with African, Black, and/or Caribbean individuals in clinical and outreach services.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSValid California license in good standing in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or as a Licensed Professional Clinical CounselorDemonstrated experience, skills, and expertise in providing multiculturally responsive and trauma-informed clinical services to individuals with diverse and intersecting identities, with a focus on African, Black, and/or Caribbean (ABC) communitiesDemonstrated clinical experience with individuals and couples using a brief therapy modelDemonstrated strong clinical and crisis management skills, including ability to work with high acuity students with complex mental health needsExperience facilitating psychotherapy and psycho-educational groupsExperience designing and implementing multiculturally responsive outreach programs and psychoeducational workshops, with a focus on African, Black, and/or Caribbean communitiesDemonstrated knowledge, understanding, and stated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the delivery of psychological servicesDemonstrated expertise with developmental issues of late adolescenceDemonstrated commitment and experience in working with African, Black, and/or Caribbean (ABC) communities and/or studentsDemonstrated comprehensive understanding of African, Black, and/or Caribbean culture and experience in counseling African, Black, and/or Caribbean young adultsDemonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and to effectively collaborate with people of diverse backgroundsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to be an effective team member, and evidence of professional behaviorStrong planning and organizational skillsAbility to use computer-based electronic health records and scheduling softwarePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCounseling experience in a college/university settingSPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTValid California license in good standing in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.Must possess CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire criminal history background check and a pre-hire credentialing check.Selected candidate will be required to take HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility) training within 30 days of hire.Job will require occasional working of non-traditional hours.Selected candidate will be required to work primarily on campus, with periods of remote work possible based on operational needs.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.SAFETY STATEMENTAll 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 AVAILABILITYIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at:
ASFSR .EEO/AAThe University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
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UC BenefitsThank you for your interest in UC Santa Cruz.HOW TO APPLYFor full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the Applicant Resources on our Talent Acquisition website.How to ApplyTroubleshootingTips for ApplicantsFAQ'sINITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. Materials submitted after the IRD will ONLY be forwarded at the request of the hiring unit. To ensure your application is routed for consideration, submit your materials before 11:59 p.m. on the IRD.The IRD for this job is:
05-13-2024ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZUC 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.DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWUC Santa Cruz (UCSC) Student Health Services (SHS) is a full-service health facility offering UCSC students clinical, educational, counseling, and psychiatry services. 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 individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, mental health outreach and workshop programming, consultations, and liaison relationships to support student mental health and well-being.JOB SUMMARYThe Psychotherapist reports to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and is assigned duties by the Director as specified herein. The Psychotherapist provides high-quality clinical services; outreach and educational programming, and consultation services; and may provide supervision/training of doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows. In discharging these duties, the Psychotherapist is expected to be knowledgeable, skilled, and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the delivery of psychological services to students with diverse and intersecting identities.This position requires demonstrated expertise and understanding of working with African, Black, and/or Caribbean individuals in clinical and outreach services.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSValid California license in good standing in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or as a Licensed Professional Clinical CounselorDemonstrated experience, skills, and expertise in providing multiculturally responsive and trauma-informed clinical services to individuals with diverse and intersecting identities, with a focus on African, Black, and/or Caribbean (ABC) communitiesDemonstrated clinical experience with individuals and couples using a brief therapy modelDemonstrated strong clinical and crisis management skills, including ability to work with high acuity students with complex mental health needsExperience facilitating psychotherapy and psycho-educational groupsExperience designing and implementing multiculturally responsive outreach programs and psychoeducational workshops, with a focus on African, Black, and/or Caribbean communitiesDemonstrated knowledge, understanding, and stated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the delivery of psychological servicesDemonstrated expertise with developmental issues of late adolescenceDemonstrated commitment and experience in working with African, Black, and/or Caribbean (ABC) communities and/or studentsDemonstrated comprehensive understanding of African, Black, and/or Caribbean culture and experience in counseling African, Black, and/or Caribbean young adultsDemonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and to effectively collaborate with people of diverse backgroundsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to be an effective team member, and evidence of professional behaviorStrong planning and organizational skillsAbility to use computer-based electronic health records and scheduling softwarePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCounseling experience in a college/university settingSPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTValid California license in good standing in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.Must possess CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire criminal history background check and a pre-hire credentialing check.Selected candidate will be required to take HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility) training within 30 days of hire.Job will require occasional working of non-traditional hours.Selected candidate will be required to work primarily on campus, with periods of remote work possible based on operational needs.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.SAFETY STATEMENTAll 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 AVAILABILITYIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at:
ASFSR .EEO/AAThe University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
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