"Clinical Psychologist Lead"

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Since opening in 2001 as 4OC Kids, the division of developmental-behavioral pediatrics at UCI, Department of Pediatrics, has been a leader in medical assessment, diagnosis, care coordination, family support and education for children with autism and other developmental disorders focusing on children from birth through age 5 years. In 2012, through a collaborative effort of UC Irvine, CHOC Children's and Chapman University, The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CAND) was founded to expand the scope of care to include a multidisciplinary team of specialist offering evaluation and treatment of patients ranging from birth to age 22 years. Our faculty work close with our UCI fellowship program in child and adolescent psychiatry, the UCI residency program in family medicine, and the CHOC-UCI general pediatrics residency program to train the next generation of health providers in the often-complex care of individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions. The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders also has a longstanding close tie to families and the community to provide resources, empowerment, and address disparities in health care for underserved populations.

Your Role on the Team: Manages operations for The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders providing behavioral health services. Consults with director on policy, program formulation, budget development and grant submission. Develops, recommends and / or evaluates policies, and priorities to improve program operations.

What It Takes to be Successful: Required: Advanced knowledge and applied background in behavioral health counseling methods and techniques, crisis intervention, treatment planning and case management. Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. Ability to apply policy knowledge to suggest improvements to potential regulatory issues. Proven ability to effectively manage, lead and motivate employees. Strong conflict resolution skills. Ability to establish priorities, goals and objectives for center. Knowledge of fiscal / budget processes. Ability to manage HR and fiscal resources effectively. Strong decision-making and organizational leadership skills. Skills associated with program management and evaluation. Effective interpersonal skills to create and maintain a climate for effective communication and collaborative decision making. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated active listening and counseling skills. Thorough knowledge of business software, specialized applications and systems used in behavioral health centers / clinics. Advanced degree in related area. 6+ years of experience in working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, and their families. Clinically trained in Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), across all 4 modules. Preferred: Licensed in behavioral health discipline preferred.

Total Compensation: In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.