San Francisco VA Seeking Behavioral Health Research Psychologist

The San Francisco VA Health Care System Mental Health Service and Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco invite applications for an 8/8th behavioral health research psychologist. We are seeking applicants who are Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI, or Co-Investigator on externally funded research projects, and the candidate will be expected to maintain an active portfolio of externally funded clinical research at a high level of investigative independence involving complex research programs and/or multi-site research trials or collaborations. Candidate will also perform direct clinical care as part of Primary Care Mental Health Integration team, with an emphasis on behavioral health in the primary care setting (e.g., mood and anxiety management secondary to health conditions, chronic pain, weight loss, diabetes management, tobacco use cessation, sleep hygiene). Programmatic support for the position also includes start-up funding and designated office and research space within the Mental Health Service at the SFVA. The candidate will be proposed for appointment as an affiliate-paid Professor in the In Residence series at a rank and series commensurate with experience. Candidates must be a US citizen and have a PhD/PsyD in clinical/counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) approved program and completion of an APA-approved internship. Position is posted for current VA employees at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/499473300 and for non-VA employees athttps://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/499473400  

For more information, contact Brian Borsari, PhD at 415-221-4810 x26078 or brian.borsari@ucsf.edu or brian.borsari@va.gov. Applications due by 6/1/2018.