Postdoctoral Clinical Trainee - Up to 6 Positions

UCSB Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is accepting applications for up to six (6) General track Postdoctoral Clinical Trainee(s). Trainees will receive advanced clinical training and supervision in brief therapy, group counseling, triage and crisis intervention in an active and diverse university counseling service. In addition, General track postdocs may have training opportunities, including supervision of the CAPS Mental Health Peers and other training responsibilities with practicum students and/or interns.

Responsibilities of the position include:

* intake assessment

* brief assessment/crisis intervention

* individual psychotherapy

* co-leading psychotherapy groups

* outreach to the campus community

The training year begins on August 27, 2025, and ends on August 26, 2026. Trainees receive vacation, sick leave, professional development time, and other university benefits. Per University of California policy, UCSB requires applicants to pass a background check as a condition of employment.

CAPS is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, training and service as appropriate to the position.

UCSB is one of ten campuses in the University of California system. The campus is located on an 815-acre coastal site nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez mountain range, 10 miles from Santa Barbara and 100 miles north of Los Angeles. The Santa Barbara area offers an outstanding quality of life.

UCSB ranks among the top 10 public universities in the nation. A member of the Association of American Universities, it is home to six Nobel Laureates, about 900 renowned faculty members, and dozens of elected members or fellows of prominent academies and associations.

Student enrollment is approximately 25,000, and our combined student population is increasingly multicultural and highly competitive. More than 70% of the students live on campus or in the adjacent community of Isla Vista, which creates a stimulating student residential environment.

For more information about CAPS and these positions, please visit our website at: http://caps.sa.ucsb.edu/

Program: https://caps.sa.ucsb.edu/training-program/postdoctoral-positions

At the time of application, the minimum requirement is the completion of all requirements for doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology from an APA/CPA accredited program, except internship and dissertation (ABD status).

All requirements for doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology from an APA/CPA accredited program must be met and verified by start date of appointment, including the successful completion of an APA/CPA accredited internship.

University counseling center internship, or at least 1 year experience working in a university counseling center. Previous experience with training activities and providing clinical supervision.

• 2 letters of reference required

Two letters required, at least 1 from current or recent clinical supervisor. Letters are read/reviewed as a part of the overall assessment of the candidate. References may be contacted by phone if clarification is needed.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.