UCLA Health

Psychologist (Youth Stress and Mood Program)- Limited Appointment

UCLA Health  •  $61 - $81/hr  •  Hybrid  •  5 days ago
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Job Description


General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Flexible Hybrid

Work Schedule

Variable flexible hybrid schedule, 8hrs/week, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, including evenings and weekends

Posted Date

08/06/2026
Salary Range $61.47 - 81.06 Hourly

Employment Type

4 - Staff: Limited

Duration

11 months

Job #

31765


Primary Duties and Responsibilities


The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a part-time Psychologist to join our Youth Stress and Mood (YSAM) Program, a nationally recognized program dedicated to improving the mental and physical health of youth through the development and evaluation of treatments for depression, self-harm, and suicide prevention. Key responsibilities include:
  • Conducting clinical evaluations, treatment, and care coordination for youth participants
  • Implementing established research and clinical protocols
  • Maintaining accurate documentation and supporting regulatory compliance activities
  • Collaborating with program leadership and site teams to support program operations and objectives
  • Assisting with program implementation, data review, reports, presentations, and other dissemination activities
  • Participating in quality assurance efforts, including treatment adherence review and feedback
Please note: this is a limited position that may convert to career

Salary range: $61.47/hr - $81.06/hr


Job Qualifications

Phd or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or related field from an accredited institution
Current and valid California Psychologist License
Training in psychopathology and psychotherapy, with a focus on depression, suicide, prevention, and self-harm intervention (experience is preferred)
Experience providing assessment and treatment services to children and adolescents
Experience working with youth experiencing depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and/or suicidal behaviors (preferred)
Knowledge of clinical research methods, including data collection, data management, and research protocol implementation
Ability to evaluate emotional, behavioral, and mental health conditions in children and adolescence and develop appropriate treatment recommendations
Ability to provide evidence-based interventions and collaborate in developing treatment plans for youth and their families
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical and research team
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate clinical and research documentation
Flexibility to work a varied schedule based on program and patient needs

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.
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For more than half a century, UCLA Health has provided the best in healthcare and the latest in medical technology to the people of Los Angeles and throughout the world.

Comprised of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, UCLA West Valley Medical Center and the UCLA Medical Group with its wide-reaching system of primary-care and specialty-care offices throughout the region, UCLA Health is among the most comprehensive and advanced healthcare systems in the world.

Our physicians are world leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses, and our hospitals are among the best in the country. Consistently ranked one of the top ten hospitals in the nation and the best medical center in the western United States by U.S. News & World Report, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is at the cutting edge of biomedical research, and our doctors and scientists are leaders in performing pioneering work across an astounding range of disciplines, from organ transplantation and cardiac surgery to neurosurgery and cancer treatment, and bringing the latest discoveries to virtually every field of medicine.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Year Founded
1955
Website
uclahealth.org
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