Psychologist 2/Advanced Early Psychosis Clinical Trainer

#CA-FT

Under the general direction of EPI-CAL leadership, the Staff Psychologist 2 will apply advanced psychological principles, theories, methods, and techniques in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with psychosis as part of the EPI-CAL Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) Center of Excellence (COE) for First Episode Psychosis (EP) program or affiliated programs supported by other funding sources. The incumbent will use the knowledge and skills of a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in CSC and EP care to develop new and/or revise existing curriculum, toolkits, resources, and web materials; provide consultation to clinical teams; and support research or evaluation. The position will also provide individual and group consultation services and technical assistance. The incumbent will use knowledge and experience of clinical licensure to ensure these requirements are considered across all areas of EPI-CAL to support other licensed or unlicensed clinicians. Beyond curriculum development, consultation services and technical assistance, this position will establish and maintain professional relationships with state and county contacts, external project collaborators, and advisory committee members. As lead or co-lead of a Training Pathway team or other project team, the position will work with leadership and project management to track the project work of designated team members and/or consultants, develop and manage work plans, and monitor assigned portions of the project budget. Finally, the incumbent will use psychological theories of research, evaluation and statistical analysis to support program level evaluation and reporting. Importantly, this position will uphold our commitment to inclusivity by bringing cultural humility and a person-centered approach to all work activities and deliverables.

Apply By Date: August 30, 2026 at 11:59pm. Selection activities may start at any time.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• California Licensed Psychologist (PSYCH)
• Completion of Ph.D. or Psy.D in Clinical Psychology is required
• Minimum of three years full-time experience providing direct services, including evidence-based clinical assessment and treatment, to youth with early psychosis ages 12-40 and their families as part of a Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) team is required.
• Established expertise with psychodiagnostic interviewing with youth ages 12-40 to determine diagnosis according to DSM-IV and DSM-V and experience with standardized clinical rating measures for assessment of serious mental illness (ie. KSADS, SCID-5, and Structured Interview of Prodromal Symptoms (SIPS)) is required. Proven experience writing clear and concise assessment reports for clinical purposes is required.
• Established expertise with evidence-based interventions for the treatment of youth with early psychosis ages 12-40 and their families (i.e. individual and group approaches based in CBT for psychosis, DBT, and/or ACT as well as family-oriented treatments such as Multifamily group and Functional Family Therapy). Prior experience with trauma-focused treatments for youth is considered a strength.
• Established experience with research or evaluation, including advanced knowledge and experience using data analysis software such as SPSS, R or SAS to create and edit data, manage data sets in spreadsheet, perform mathematical tasks accurately using formulas, and create documents summarizing findings for various audiences.
• Experience leading a team, including project oversight, establishment and adjustment of priorities to meet deadlines, workplan development and monitoring, adherence to project scope and budget, and evaluation of completed work products according to defined objectives.
• Experience in facilitating meetings, workshops or trainings.
• Experience working effectively both independently and collaboratively with team members.
• Experience using MS Office Suite for Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse constituency of professionals and service users.
• Ability to design engaging and innovative learning experiences that capture the interest of participants and facilitate effective learning (formal curriculum writing experience not required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience serving in a CSC program leadership role and providing supervision to other staff is preferred.
• Experience with public speaking is preferred.
• Skill to assess clinician training and professional development needs.
• Ability to analyze policy and legislation proposed and implemented at federal, state and county levels of government; assess implications for various roles within the EPI-CAL CSC and other projects supported by various funding sources as appropriate.
• Knowledge of transfer of learning theories and practices.
• Bilingual language capacity - both oral and written - is strongly preferred. Spanish language capacity is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with billing and documentation required by county mental health systems (e.g. Avatar, Smartcare) are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - Training, Consultation Services, and Technical Assistance Facilitation
• 30% - Program Evaluation and Implementation
• 20% - Project Leadership

Department Overview

Welcome to the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Services at UC Davis! We are committed to promoting world-class mental health services that help patients and families live their lives more fully. Our four key mission areas - patient care, training and education, research, and community engagement - actively support this commitment.

Department Specific Job Scope

This 100% position is for a Staff Psychologist 2 of the Early Psychosis Integration California (EPI-CAL) Center of Excellence (COE). The incumbent will use their knowledge and skills as a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in CSC care to develop new and/or revise existing curriculum, toolkits, resources; provide consultation to clinical teams, and support evaluation. The incumbent will use knowledge and experience of clinical licensure to ensure these requirements are considered across all areas of EPI-CAL to support other licensed clinicians or unlicensed clinicians in training programs. The incumbent will use psychological theories of research, evaluation and statistical analysis to support program level evaluation and reporting. As lead or co-lead of a team, the position will work with leadership and project management to track the project work of designated team members and/or consultants, develop and manage work plans, and monitor assigned portions of the project budget

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $5,320.45-$7,020.22
• Salary Frequency: Biweekly
• Salary Grade: 158
• UC Job Title: PSYCHOLOGIST 2
• UC Job Code: 009383
• Number of Positions: 3
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): 8 am- 5 pm
• Location: Behavioral Health Center (HSP048)
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered 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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Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

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