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Behavior Health Counselor

University of California - San Francisco
United States, California, San Francisco
Nov 25, 2025
Behavior Health Counselor Osher Center for Integrative Health Full Time 86960BR Job Summary Under the supervision of Dr. Mason, the behavioral health counselor will perform clinical interviews to determine eligibility for the SLEEPS Study, a remote treatment study for insomnia being conducted from the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health. The interview protocol includes the Quick Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (QuickSCID) and the Structured Clinical Interview for Sleep Disorders (SCISD). The counselor will follow manualized protocols for screening interviews. The counselor will occasionally attend study meetings via Zoom. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (https://tcs.ucop.edu/non-academic-titles) Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role. For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range. Salary Range: $94,400/year - $148,100/year 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 At the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health, our vision is to nurture health and inspire well-being in all people. We are committed to: * Providing the highest quality healthcare by blending proven conventional and complementary medicine approaches from around the world, * Creating outstanding integrative health leaders through transformative education and training, and * Advancing the science of integrative health by conducting and disseminating rigorous research. Our faculty and staff value whole-person care, equity, compassion, and collaboration. We focus on wellness by emphasizing health promotion and illness prevention. We believe in empowering individuals by providing resources and tools that cultivate resilience and engage each person's unique healing abilities. We work closely with clinicians, educators, and researchers across UCSF and with our colleagues in the Osher Collaborative for Integrative Health. For more information about the Osher Center please visit: http://www.osher.ucsf.edu/ Required Qualifications Master's degree in social work, psychology, family counseling, or related area or equivalent experience. Completion of clinical interviewing practica as part of graduate training or working as a clinical interviewer for other clinical research studies (minimum 1 year) Licensed in behavioral health counseling discipline-required. Minimum 3+ years of directly related experience required. Thorough knowledge, understanding, and experience in the administration of the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5) Thorough knowledge of assessment for suicidal ideation and safety planning Highly effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent documentation skills related to pre-, mid-, and post-clinical interview administration Preferred Qualifications Experience in the administration of the Structured Clinical Interview for Sleep Disorders (SCISD) Experience in the administration of the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) License/Certification Licensed in behavioral health counseling discipline-required. 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 004464 BEH HEALTH PSYCHIATRIC PROFL 4 HX Job Category Social Work and Psychology Bargaining Unit University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX) Employee Class Limited Appt Percentage 20% Appointment End Date 30-Aug-2027 Location San Francisco, CA Campus Mount Zion (SF) Work Style Fully Remote Shift Days Shift Length Variable Additional Shift Details Monday thru Friday (flexible)