Psychologist

Job Description

The University of California, San Francisco Department of General Internal Medicine (DGIM) is looking for a health psychologist to work collaboratively with DGIM physicians, resident physicians, nurse practitioners and dieticians to provide counseling and behavioral interventions for patients with chronic care conditions and patients referred by our Weight Management clinicians. DGIM is comprised of four primary care locations, all at the Mt. Zion campus. We have a primary care residency training program with approximately 75 residents and also train medical and nurse practitioner students. This position is managed in collaboration with the Weight Management program, which has clinical oversight for a team of clinicians serving UCSF primary care patients. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• PhD in clinical psychology or Psy.D. from an accredited institution
• Active CA clinical psychologist license
• Minimum three years of clinical experience
• Must be cleared of credentialing.
• Meets requirements for LPPH&C Medical Staff membership
• Demonstrated ability to provide time limited therapy (e.g., CBT, DBT, TLDP, IPT, etc.) for anxiety and mood disorders
• Demonstrated ability to provide supportive psychotherapy
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately triage and manage mental health emergencies
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under supervision, seek and receive feedback, and maintain interest in continuing professional development
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and humility
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skill with an emphasis intact and diplomacy and ability to interact with members from various levels of an organization
• Demonstrated record of excellent reliability in attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrated commitment to projects and strong initiative
• Demonstrated effective organizational, planning, and scheduling abilities
• Demonstrated ability to create collaborative alliances and promote teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge of community resources
• 5 years' experience as a licensed psychologist
• Specialty in health psychology

License/Certifications

• Active CA clinical psychologist license

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

About the Team

The department-ADT Weight Management 1600 Divisadero Street-at UCSF is dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized care for patients seeking support with weight management. This clinic focuses on helping individuals achieve and maintain a healthy weight through evidence-based approaches, including nutritional counseling, lifestyle modification, behavioral health support, and medical or surgical interventions when appropriate. Services offered at this clinic may include weight loss programs, metabolic assessments, management of obesity-related health conditions (such as diabetes or hypertension), and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored treatment plans. The clinic emphasizes long-term health improvement and sustainable weight management strategies in a compassionate and supportive environment.