POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

PSYCHOLOGIST, ACADEMIC AND STAFF ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ASAP)
HUMAN RESOURCES
Provides the UCSB campus community with mental health and support services for faculty, staff and adult family members who are covered by UC insurance in the form of brief counseling and referral assistance, consultation services for managers and supervisors concerning workplace concerns/problems, crisis interventions, violence prevention and threat assessment, as well as psychological well-being and workplace wellness programming. They also provide consultation that is primarily delivered to managers and supervisors regarding employees of concern and problematic departmental dynamics; counseling that is delivered in a short-term model with referrals to campus and community resources being an important component of therapeutic interventions; violence prevention & mitigation services that includes conducting training for faculty and staff regarding how to recognize and refer individuals of concern to appropriate services; and, develop and deliver wellness programming in conjunction with supervisor. Provides direct supervision to a part-time practicum trainee.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA

The Department of Human Resources is dedicated to providing exemplary customer service in support of teaching, research and the public service mission of UCSB. We are committed to forming strategic partnerships within the UCSB community that create a work environment designed to attract, develop and retain the best qualified people. The department has a staff of 30+ employees and is made up of the following units: Compensation and Classification, Employee Engagement, Employee and Labor Relations, Employee Services (academic and staff assistance program, leave administration, healthcare facilitation, work/life resources, workplace accommodations), Talent Acquisition/Training and Development, UCPath Position Control/Workforce Administration, and HR office operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology
• Current, valid license in California as a psychologist. Out-of-state licensed psychologists have 180 days to complete licensure requirements in the State of CA 
• Incumbent uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues
• 4-6 years Experience developing and delivering psychoeducational workshops
• 4-6 years Experience providing clinical services to diverse populations
• 4-6 years Experience in conducting evidence-based assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term counseling with adults
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions                                                                                                                              

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred

COMPENSATION

Salary or Hourly Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $90,872 to $125,515/yr.

Full Salary Range: $90,872.02- 153,905.39/yr.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under state or federal law. Application review begins 8/7/25; open until filled. 

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Application, Curriculum Vita, and Cover Letter