Behavioral Health Psychiatric Professional (100% Limited)
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
The Department of Medicine is seeking to hire a Behavioral Health Psychiatric Professional to provide evidence-based behavioral health services for patients with a broad range of mental health conditions in inpatient, outpatient, and clinical research settings. Responsibilities include delivering direct patient care through psychiatric interventions and psychotherapy, collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team, supporting patients in achieving optimal mental health outcomes, and assisting with program coordination, research activities, and other administrative responsibilities. This role may also include supervision and mentorship of behavioral health trainees.
This is a limited position which may convert to career*
Hourly range: $49.71-$72.42
Required:
- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Behavioral Health, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience obtained during or after completion of a master's degree (including internships or clinical rotations).
- 2–3 years of experience supporting clinical care, research, or program initiatives in an academic medical center, healthcare, or equivalent setting.
- Strong knowledge of diagnostic, therapeutic, and evidence-based behavioral health interventions.
- Strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, ethical standards, and professional practice guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability to provide individual and group behavioral therapy, behavioral assessments, and psychoeducational interventions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, counseling, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, principal investigators, and community partners.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, exercise sound judgment, and consistently meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR/EMR) systems and standard business software applications.
- Knowledge of psychosocial and rehabilitation challenges affecting neurodivergent individuals and their families.
Preferred:
- Current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent licensed behavioral health professional (e.g., LMFT, LPCC, Psychologist).
- Experience with program or project development, evaluation, data management, financial reporting, grant support, CITI training, Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes, and applicable university, federal, and state research regulations.
- Experience working with or supporting neurodivergent populations (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, Tourette syndrome, and related conditions), including lived or professional experience.
Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually expand your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. In our inclusive, supportive culture, you’ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’s the chance to take on some of the most exciting challenges in healthcare.
If you’re ready to advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:
● Clinical Lab & Pathology
● Imaging
● Pharmacy
● Phlebotomy
● Rehab
● Respiratory Therapy
● Social Work
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, you’ll be living the dream thanks to all the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations.