Counseling Psychologist - University of California, Irvine

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The mission for The Center for Autism & Neurodevlopmental Disorders (CAND) at UCI is to provide help and hope to individuals with ASD, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disorders and their families through excellent clinical service, education & training, research, and community engagement. The Psychologist will work with amongst a team of professionals including psychologist, medical professionals, behavioral consultants, educational consultants, speech-language pathologists, social workers, and a variety of faculty, staff as well as the graduate students, residents, and pre and post-doctoral fellows.

The position of the Psychologist will work under the general supervision of the Psychology Division lead to support the overall objective of CAND. When providing clinical effort towards a research project, will work under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator for that effort. This incumbent will perform direct clinical care to the pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients, such as diagnostic assessments, individual therapy, group therapy and related services to individuals with autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. The employee may provide teaching and consultative services to other professionals and health care trainees such as graduate students, residents, post-doctoral scholars, and practicum students. May provide teaching and educational opportunities to families and other community agencies through workshops, classes, conference presentations and/or other formats. May be involved in community meetings and outreach working with a variety of individuals, such as educators, families, students, and community providers. Assist with additional duties as needed.

Required:

• Doctorate in clinical psychology or counseling
• Current, valid license n California as psychologist. Out-of-state licensed psychologist have 180 days to complete licensure requirement in the State of California.
• Thorough knowledge associate with providing evaluation, diagnosis, and psychotherapy services.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable laws and standards of professional conduct.
• Thorough knowledge of diagnostic/psychological testing methodologies.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough skills associated with conducting complex diagnosis, problem solving and critical thinking.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with diverse client group, members of the medical staff and faculty.
• Ability to conduct complex analysis and develop and present recommendations and course of treatment.
• Knowledge of electronic / medical records systems.
• Experience across all 4 modules of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS).
• Familiar with the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R).
• Clinical experience (5+ years) with individuals from early childhood through young adulthood (at least 22 years of age) and their families.
• Clinical experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal 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.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.