Clinical Care Coordinator & Health Care Support ...

Clinical Care Coordinator & Health Care Support Specialist The Clinical Care Coordinator and Transgender Care Specialist position is a new position responsible for coordinating mental health/health care services at the UCR Student Health Services (SHS) and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Center, and additionally to support transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The position provides direct service to students in coordinating access to gender affirming care; including providing mental health support, stabilization and screenings, facilitation of student referrals/bridge support to campus and community resources; consultation and support of clinician/physician activities, providing outreach and prevention, and collaborating with other student services on-campus. In addition, this position will serve as an advocate supporting non-clinical needs of students who seek support on campus through UCR's LGBT Resource Center (LGBTRC) with dedicated hours in the LGBTRC. This position works in three locations throughout the week, including Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, and holds office hours for non-clinical support within the LGBTRC. This role will work outside of traditional work hours (M-F 10 am 7 pm). Applicants must submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume for full consideration. Candidates may also be required to provide a work sample and/or conduct a presentation as part of the interview process. Licensure in California is required to begin work in this position. The full salary range for the Clinical Care Coordinator and Transgender Care Specialist is $78,700.00 - $145,100.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $100,000 annually. We base salary offers on various considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Effective July 2025, the realized minimum pay for this position has adjusted to $78,700.00 - $145,100.00 annually. Educational Requirements Masters in Psychology or other related Behavioral Health Discipline. Required. Experience Requirements 6 - 10 years of related experience. Required. Demonstrated commitment and experience in providing trauma-informed and diversity, equity and inclusive informed and valued care. Required. Experience providing mental health crisis assessments. Required. Demonstrated experience and expertise supporting Transgender identified individuals. Required. Experience working in a university counseling service with strong student service orientation. Preferred. Experience providing services within a healthcare setting. Preferred. License Requirements Current, valid license as a behavioral health professional in California (LCSW/ LMFT) or ability to gain licensure in California prior to beginning work. Note: maintenance of licensure in good standing is a requirement of continued employment. Required. Certification Requirements Certification in Gender Affirming Clinical Practice. Preferred. Special Conditions Must successfully complete background check through the DOJ and FBI and credentialing process prior to appointment start date. Required. Minimum Requirements Advanced verbal and written communication with the ability to influence and persuade. Advanced knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards. Advanced knowledge of a specific counseling domain. Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with diverse client group. Demonstrated experience and expertise assessing for mental health risk/ suicidality. Advanced problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Embodies a deep understanding and personal value that an institutional and personal commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as fairness and accessibility, is a true commitment to meaningful, lifelong learning. Advanced knowledge of legal and ethical issues, related to practice and patients' rights. Advanced ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops. Knowledge of business software and specialized applications/systems used in behavioral health settings. Advanced ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic approach and modify as necessary. Knowledge of ethical, legal and university standards and regulations. In the heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel. UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud. UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings. UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020 UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color. Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019 Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine. 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 categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview General Information Job Title: BEH HEALTH COUNSELOR 4 HX Job Code: 004460 Grade: 121 Department Head: Elizabeth Mondragon Supervisor: Elizabeth Mondragon Department Custom Scope The Clinical Care Coordinator and Health Care Support Specialist position is a new position responsible for coordinating mental health and health care services at the UCR Student Health Services (SHS) and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Center. Additionally, this position will focus on providing support to transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and other underserved populations seeking services. The position provides direct service to students in coordinating access to gender affirming care; including providing mental health support, stabilization and screenings, facilitation of student referrals/bridge support to campus and community resources; consultation and support of clinician/physician activities, will serve as a Respondent Services coordinator, providing outreach and prevention, and collaborating with other student services on-campus. In addition, this position will serve as an advocate supporting non-clinical needs of students who seek support on campus through UCR's LGBT Resource Center (LGBTRC) with dedicated hours in the LGBTRC. This position works in three locations throughout the week, including Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, and holds office hours for non-clinical support within the LGBTRC. Key Responsibilities Direct Clinical Support: Applies advanced concepts to provide counseling, clinical consultation and/or psychotherapy to clients. Develops and communicates treatment plans, provides therapeutic crisis intervention/management and urgent services as required. Utilizing the expertise as seasoned licensed clinicians to provide direct clinical services, clinical consultation and/or psychotherapy to diverse UCR students/clients. Development of clinically appropriate treatment plans in alignment with client specific needs; communication of clinically appropriate treatment plans; provision of crisis intervention services and support and management of critical mental health crisis on campus as required. Utilizing acquired expertise and knowledge of intersectionality, multiculturalism, and diversity, equity and inclusion and their impact on psychological service

Created: 2026-03-04