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Behavioral Health Professional- YSAM Program (Limited Appointment)
UCLA HealthFully On-Sitefull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Aug 2026
💰 $146,000/yr($100,000/yr – $146,000/yr)
About the role
General Information
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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Variable schedule, 4hrs/week, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, including evenings and weekends
Posted Date
08/11/2026
Salary Range: $50.21 - 73.15 Hourly
Employment Type
4 - Staff: Limited
Duration
11 months
Job #
31763
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a part-time Behavioral Health Professional to join our Youth Stress and Mood (YSAM) Program, a nationally recognized program dedicated to improving the mental and physical health of youth through the development and evaluation of treatments for depression, self-harm, and suicide prevention. Key responsibilities include:
- Conduct clinical assessments, evaluations, and interventions for children, adolescents, and young adults participating in YSAM research and clinical programs
- Implement established program protocols for evaluation, intervention, care coordination, and linkage to community and clinical resources
- Provide support, psychoeducation, and recommendations to parents, caregivers, and other significant support persons
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide evaluation and treatment planning for youth presenting with depression, self harm, suicidal ideation, and other complex mental health concerns
- Participate in evolution and treatment services for youth seen in the UCLA Health Emergency Department
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with programs, institutional, and regulatory standards
Salary range: $50.21/hr - $73.15/hr
Please note: this is a limited appointment that may convert to career
Job Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related mental health field (Advanced degree preferred)
Training, coursework, or experience in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services settings
Experience working with youth experiencing sui
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