Clinical Psychologist Lead

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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Since opening in 2001 as 4OC Kids, the division of developmental-behavioral pediatrics at UCI, Department of Pediatrics, has been a leader in medical assessment, diagnosis, care coordination, family support and education for children with autism and other developmental disorders focusing on children from birth through age 5 years. In 2012, through a collaborative effort of UC Irvine, CHOC Children's and Chapman University, The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CAND) was founded to expand the scope of care to include a multidisciplinary team of specialist offering evaluation and treatment of patients ranging from birth to age 22 years. Our faculty work close with our UCI fellowship program in child and adolescent psychiatry, the UCI residency program in family medicine, and the CHOC-UCI general pediatrics residency program to train the next generation of health providers in the often-complex care of individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions. The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders also has a longstanding close tie to families and the community to provide resources, empowerment, and address disparities in health care for underserved populations.

Manages operations for The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders providing behavioral health services. Consults with director on policy, program formulation, budget development and grant submission. Develops, recommends and / or evaluates policies, and priorities to improve program operations.

Required:

• Advanced knowledge and applied background in behavioral health counseling methods and techniques, crisis intervention, treatment planning and case management.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. Ability to apply policy knowledge to suggest improvements to potential regulatory issues.
• Proven ability to effectively manage, lead and motivate employees. Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to establish priorities, goals and objectives for center.
• Knowledge of fiscal / budget processes. Ability to manage HR and fiscal resources effectively.
• Strong decision-making and organizational leadership skills.
• Skills associated with program management and evaluation.
• Effective interpersonal skills to create and maintain a climate for effective communication and collaborative decision making.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated active listening and counseling skills.
• Thorough knowledge of business software, specialized applications and systems used in behavioral health centers / clinics.
• Advanced degree in related area
• 6+ years of experience in working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, and their families.
• Clinically trained in Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), across all 4 modules.

Preferred:

• Licensed in behavioral health discipline preferred.

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
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*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.

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 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, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

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.