Psychologist

The Psychologist II position is within the Stress and Health Research Program (SHRP), a clinical research program affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral. The incumbent will provide Brief Behavior Therapy for Insomnia to research participants enrolled in a pilot study of insomnia treatment to patients who have experienced a recent traumatic event and received treatment in a consortium of Emergency Departments organized by the University of North Carolina (UNC).

Essential Functions:

• Provide manualized weekly BBT-I therapy for 4 weeks.
• Instruct participants in the self-administration of questionnaires and sleep diary.
• Attend weekly clinical supervision and staff meetings
• Log progress notes and research data
• Perform other duties as assigned

The salary range for this position is $49.10 - $88.64 (Hourly Rate).

• Ph.D. or Psy.
  
  D. degree in clinical psychology and one year of post-doctoral experience in clinical psychology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position.
• Excellent clinical skills: experience working with individuals experiencing trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and documenting encounters in clinical notes.
• Excellent communication skills for working with patients, clinic staff, and research staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with patients.
• Experience collaborating with academic partners.

Current, valid license in California as a psychologist.

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.