Mental Health Team Lead IBH

Job Description

This Behavioral Health Team Lead position will have outpatient clinical leadership responsibilities at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital - Oakland and Mission Bay.

The Behavioral Health Team Lead for the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) inpatient and outpatient services will serve as the primary clinician and program builder responsible for establishing and delivering integrated behavioral health care within a complex medical setting. This role will provide direct patient care, including screening, assessment, brief intervention, and care coordination for patients and families experiencing psychological distress related to serious illness and transplantation.

As the inaugural team member, the Team Lead will design and implement clinical workflows, develop protocols for suicide risk screening and response, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to embed behavioral health into routine care. The position requires strong clinical expertise, program development skills, and the ability to work independently while building a scalable, sustainable service line that supports high-quality, patient-centered care across the BMT continuum.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

UCSF's Behavioral Health and Hematology/Oncology departments collaborate to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals across the cancer and bone marrow transplant (BMT) continuum. The Hematology and Oncology department delivers specialized medical care for patients with complex hematologic and oncologic conditions, including advanced therapies such as stem cell transplantation, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Integrated within this model, the Behavioral Health department supports the psychological and emotional well-being of patients and families through screening, assessment, brief intervention, and care coordination. Together, these departments work as a multidisciplinary team to address the medical and psychosocial needs of patients, improve quality of life, and enhance overall treatment outcomes.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - Doctoral or masters' degree in clinical or counseling psychology - Licensed in behavioral health discipline (Psychologist, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW or equivalent). - 5+ years of related professional experience - Advanced skill providing individual, group and family therapy. - In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and ethical standards associated with profession. - Advanced knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. - Advanced verbal and written communication. Demonstrated active listening, persuasion and counseling skills. - Demonstrated familiarity with the interdisciplinary CAGC model, including experience conducting intakes alongside medical professionals and providing gender health assessments and follow-up patient and family short term therapy or support. - Knowledge of business software, specialized applications and EHR systems used in behavioral health clinics / clinical departments. - Experience supervising clinical staff or providing clinical leadership in interdisciplinary settings. - Demonstrated training as a gender specialist for gender-diverse/transgender youth. LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: - Licensed in behavioral health discipline (Psychologist, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW or equivalent).

License / Certification

2528-Psychology, Lic Clinical Social Worker

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 https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , 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 https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

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.