Research Facilitator

PEDS-ADOLESCENT MEDICINE

Per Diem

87606BR

Job Summary

Dr. Raymond-Flesch, within the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine and the UCSF Eating Disorders Program, seeks a part-time mental health clinician to support clinical trials of novel therapeutics for adolescents and young adults with eating disorders. The position requires providing psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for young adults with anorexia nervosa and their family members enrolled in a research study. Psychedelic-assisted therapy includes preparatory therapy sessions, therapeutic support during psilocybin or ketamine dosing days, and integration therapy sessions in partnership with our team of licensed clinical psychologists from the UCSF Eating Disorder Program, who also have training and experience in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. In addition to providing psychotherapy, duties will include participant safety assessments; coordination with principal investigator, study staff, and outside providers; and timely documentation of study activities and adverse events.

This position will report to the study's principal investigator and research supervisor. It is a two- year contract per diem position with the possibility of extension. The incumbent will be expected to assist 1 to 2 participants per month through protocol-defined psychotherapy sessions. An estimated time commitment of about 15- 45 hours per month, including psychotherapy and relevant team meetings.

Candidates for this position should be licensed mental health clinicians (e.g. PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, BCCI, APC, BCC, ACC, psychiatric NP) with training and clinical experience in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. The ideal candidate for this position also has experience treating patients with eating disorders and adolescents/young adults seeking mental health care. Experience conducting psychotherapy within research protocols is also highly valued. Training for our research protocol will be provided.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $79.07 - $79.07 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Department of Pediatrics is at the forefront of advancing pediatric and young adult clinical care through innovative trials. The UCSF Eating Disorders (ED) Program is a partnership of faculty and staff from the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The UCSF ED Program is an internationally recognized destination program for clinical care and cutting-edge research on disordered eating. Our research faculty developed the current gold standard psychotherapy for adolescents.

Required Qualifications

* Master's degree from an accredited school of social work or related field and possession of a clinical social worker license or related licensure issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, and two years of post-master's experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position; Completion of CITI Human Subjects Protection and Good Clinical Practice Certifications upon hiring
* Must have at least two years of experience providing outpatient psychotherapy services.
* Must have either formal training in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy or a minimum of two years of experience providing psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
* Must be able and willing to adhere to UCSF's policies and procedures related to human subjects research, patient privacy, electronic medical record use, HIPPA, and the UCSF code of conduct.
* Must be able to provide in-person psychotherapy at UCSF's Pritzker Building and Mission Bay Campus.

Preferred Qualifications

* Spanish language fluency
* Experience using RedCap
* Experience treating patients with eating disorders
* Experience providing psychotherapy for people who are under 26 years old

License/Certification

* Licensure issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners (LCSW, LMFT or LPCC)
* Completion of CITI Human Subjects Protection and Good Clinical Practice Certifications upon hiring

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009310 CLIN LIC SOCIAL WORKER PD

Job Category

Social Work and Psychology

Bargaining Unit

University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

Employee Class

Per Diem

Percentage

20%

Appointment End Date

04-Jan-2027

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Pritzker Psychiatry Building (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

Variable

Additional Shift Details

variable during Monday - Friday, 7am to 7pm