Job Abstract

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
• Complete required paperwork for assessments and treatment sessions

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 person of various social and educational backgrounds and age levels

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

Skill in working with large research team

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