Assistant Clinical Director; U University Health Services

Job

Location:

Main Campus-Berkeley

Employment Type:

Full Time

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full‑time staff employees with up to 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley.

University Health Services (UHS) serves the campus as a comprehensive campus‑based health center providing fully accredited medical care, mental health services, and innovative health promotion programs for students, faculty and staff. We coordinate off‑campus care through a network of community specialists and hospitals and also administer a major medical insurance plan for students. In addition, UHS serves the campus through public health, health justice, and health policy initiatives.

The First Review Date for this job is: 6/24/2025. This job will remain open until filled.

Supervision and Clinical Oversight

• Provide administrative and clinical supervision to licensed clinicians and training staff in order to deliver effective, high quality counseling services to students.
• Guide clinicians in addressing complex mental health issues and provide consultation regarding high risk cases, challenging client interactions/issues, and treatment strategies.
• Ensure direct reports accurately document all client related activities within established timeframe; implement performance improvement plans as needed.
• Monitor and support staff in meeting clinical productivity goals and execute steps to address low productivity.
• In collaboration with the manager of data and quality assurance and the Clinical Director, ensure provider adherence to other standards, internal policies, and external regulations.
• Assess competency, conduct proctoring, and complete performance reviews for direct reports.
• Create, monitor, and update daily schedules of clinicians.
• Directly address personnel issues including grievances and complaints.
• Participate in and lead the recruitment, hiring, and clinical onboarding of counseling staff.

Clinical Operations

• Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, oversee the day‑to‑day clinical operations and workflow for counseling and front desk staff.
• Monitor daily utilization of same‑day counseling and on‑call/urgent drop in services and address barriers to access.
• In collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator, assist with management of coverage issues that may arise due to unpredictable circumstances.
• Monitor Proto Call after hours service utilization, review of daily reports, outreach and follow up with students, and facilitation of annual contract renewal.
• Serve as back‑up for the Manager of the Day.
• As assigned, serve on committees and attend meetings of significance to CAPS, Student Mental Health, UHS and the University.
• Function as Acting Clinical Director during temporary absences of the Clinical Director.

Program Management and Improvement

• Participate in the development and maintenance of clinical services delivery policies…