Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow

BEST ONC-SCD CLINIC

Full Time

86443BR

Job Summary

Postdoctoral Fellows are individuals who have earned their doctorate in Psychology degree (PhD or PysD) and need to earn 1500 clinical hours to be eligible to sit for licensure. The Fellowship position allows for these individuals to earn hours under the supervision of a licensed Psychologist. Within the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland infrastructure, these individuals do direct clinical service in the Mental / Behavioral Health space, potentially in both inpatient and clinic settings, as well as holding an outpatient caseload. These individuals also have opportunities to engage in supervision, didactic training, and program development opportunities.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will serve as an assistant to the licensed therapist during study sessions and drug dosing session for a number of research studies assessing the safety and effects of various novel therapeutics in diverse clinical and healthy populations in a clinical research setting. Duties include assisting therapy staff with documentation, data collection, and monitoring patient care and wellbeing during study visits under the direct supervision of therapy staff.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will provide support to evidence-based psychotherapy under supervision of licensed therapists using the research protocol. Under the supervision of licensed therapists, the incumbent may help provide psychotherapy, using evidence-based practices that are effective for the service population. Incumbent may also provide crisis intervention and emotional support to patients with mental health disorders under direct supervision of licensed therapists.

You will be joining a dynamic, multidisciplinary research group focused on testing novel treatments for difficult to treat social deficits that cut across psychiatric disorders.

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Required Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or associated field
• Completion of Pre-doctoral internship in Psychology
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications

N / A

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 status under state or federal law.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

004461 BEH HEALTH PSYCHIATRIC PROFL 1 HX

Job Category

Social Work and Psychology

Bargaining Unit

University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Appointment End Date

02-Oct-2026

Location

Oakland, CA

Campus

Benioff Children's Hospital

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours