Behavioral Health Professional

Description
The Department of Psychiatry is seeking to hire a part-time Behavioral Health Professional to join our Family Focused Program. You will assist with outpatient therapy groups or the UCLA Parenting Program for Children and Adolescents as well as the Children’s Friendship Program. These programs provide evidence-based skills through individual psychotherapy and treatment to school age children. Primary duties include:

Assessing youth eligibility for participation in outpatient therapy groups for pediatric related disorders

Conducting group based interventions to patients

Working with interdisciplinary team to devise and implement group/individual therapy sessions and treatment plans

Administering interviews and rating scales

Providing treatment plan to pediatric patients

Completing required paperwork for assessments and treatment sessions

Please note:

This is a limited position that may convert to career.

Qualifications

MA’s in Psychology or related field

Knowledge of expertise in Psychology protocols

Knowledge of relevant psychological, medical, and psychiatric terminology

Knowledge and expertise in treatment manuals/protocols pertaining to childhood disorders

Knowledge of administering rating scales and other study related tools

Skill in interacting with persons of various social and educational backgrounds and age levels

Ability to learn and consistently follow program protocols and procedures and monitor quality assurance with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Skill in working with large research teams

Skill in working with word processing, excel spreadsheets, and data management programs

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