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CALIFORNIA, USA: Executive Director (Shasta FICS) - The Executive Director supervises and administers all aspects of programmatic operations in the Shasta County Region of Victor Community Support Services, Inc.  The Executive Director manages a budget of approximately two million dollars with 20 staff. The core areas of responsibility include: client services delivery, personnel management, customer & community relations, risk management and budget management. Essential Requirements: •  Completion of a clinical program with a Masters or Ph.D. degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field of behavioral science from an accredited educational institution. •  Two years post-graduate degree management/supervisory experience in a related field. •  Must possess a license in California as a mental health clinician (MFT, LCSW , PhD ) Desired Requirements: •  Possess basic knowledge related to public regulations and guidelines governing the operations of mental health programs. •  Previous experience working within a Medi-Cal certified site, and familiarity with Medi-Cal billable standards and expectations. Deadline:  Position will be available June 2008.   Open until filled   Please send your resume to:          Lynnette Johnson Victor Community Support Services 3300 Churn Creek Road Redding , CA 96002 or E-mail  ljohnson@victor.org EOE (Posted 4/08)

CALIFORNIA, USA: Temporary Research & Evaluation Data Associate - Company Overview: Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) is a public benefit organizationcreated in 2004 and funded by First 5 LA. LAUP is dedicated to making high-quality, voluntary preschool accessible to every four-year-old in Los Angeles County , regardless of their family's income. We are looking for service-oriented candidates with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task to join our team. We offer a competitive salary and benefits that include: medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a comprehensive employee assistance program, generous paid time off, retirement plan with company matching, free onsite parking or public transit allowance, and flexible work schedules. Visit our website at www.laup.net for more information.   Description:   Status: Contract (1099) Start Date: ASAP End Date: June 30, 2008 Hours: 8AM-5PM Primary Responsibilities: • Perform data collection activities as needed • Code, enter, and clean data from multiple sources • Conduct preliminary analysis and interpretation of evaluation data, both quantitative and qualitative • Participate in developing research/evaluation instruments and data collection Protocols • Prepare drafts of charts, figures, and summaries of evaluation data • Assist in report writing and presentation development   Level of education required: Minimum of Bachelor's degree, with Master's preferred in education, developmental psychology, social work, public health or a related discipline. Specialized skills and knowledge: • Knowledge of evaluation and/or applied research methods • Knowledge of early childhood education, developmental psychology, public health • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Strong organization and project management skills • Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills • Experience with Microsoft Office products (especially Word and Excel) and SPSS Required Work experience: At least one year of data collection/data entry experience. Physical requirements: Ability to drive to provider sites for data collection, and ability to carry materials to offsite presentations/appointments. Please apply online at www.laup.net/jobs.php . LAUP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Posted 4/08)

CALIFORNIA, USA: Statistician Consultant - Company Overview: Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) is a public benefit organization created in 2004 and funded by First 5 LA. LAUP is dedicated to making high-quality, voluntary preschool accessible to every four-year-old in Los Angeles County , regardless of their family's income. We are looking for service-oriented candidates with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task to join our team. We offer a competitive salary and benefits that include: medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a comprehensive employee assistance program, generous paid time off, retirement plan with company matching, free onsite parking or public transit allowance, and flexible work schedules. Visit our website at www.laup.net for more information.   Description:   General Summary/Purpose : The Statistician will supplement and build the quantitative analysis capacity of the Research and Evaluation Department. The Statistician will work as an adviser to provide guidance and assistance in the use of quantitative analysis techniques on several projects, as needed. Relevant areas of quantitative analysis will include—but not be limited to—multivariate statistics, sampling strategies, and psychometrics. Practical areas will include instrument development, child assessment, and surveys.   Tasks/Major Responsibilities (include key interdependencies): • Advise professional staff on appropriate use of quantitative analysis techniques for applied research and evaluation. • Provide consultation to professional staff on quantitative research/evaluation design and database development. • Serve as a technical resource on sample size estimation, representativeness, and power analysis. • Review statistical analysis and reporting conducted by Research and Evaluation staff members. • Conduct advanced statistical analysis (including confirmatory factor analysis, multi-level modeling, structural equation modeling, and item response theory). • Develop professional staff members' capacity to conduct quantitative analysis using SPSS and other relevant software. • Communicate statistical test results to technical and non-technical audiences.   Skills for Tasks/Major Responsibilities: • Exceptional skills in quantitative design and analysis • Exceptional applied research/evaluation skills in early childhood, educational, and/or social service settings • Exceptional skills in critical thinking, consultation, and communication • Ability to work with multiple projects     Critical Success Factors: Knowledge: •  Current statistical theory and methods •  Statistical techniques, including assumptions and appropriate use •  Applied quantitative techniques (e.g., sampling, tests and measurements, psychometrics, item response theory) •  Quantitative design and analysis in educational/social research Additional Skills: •  Conducting advanced statistical analysis •  Analytic and reasoning skills •  High-level proficiency in using SPSS Other Characteristics: •  Experience creating and working with large databases and longitudinal data sets •  Ability to work effectively in an applied research and evaluation setting •  Teamwork and communication skills •  Regularly available to work in our downtown Los Angeles office Required Experience: 6-8 years, with extensive expertise and practical experience with advanced statistical techniques; experience to include providing statistical consultation to other researchers and completing technical publications/reports using advanced quantitative analysis. Formal Education: PhD in Applied Statistics, Quantitative Methods, Biostatistics, or a social science field.   Note : This is a part-time consulting role projected to require up to 30 work hours per month. Please apply online at www.laup.net/jobs.php . LAUP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Posted 4/08)

CALIFORNIA, USA: John F. Kennedy University: Multiple Positions Available Core Faculty, MA Counseling Psychology Graduate School of Professional Psychology John F. Kennedy University was founded in 1964 as one of the first institutions of higher education dedicated solely to adult students. John F. Kennedy University is an independent university accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Its five schools offer degree and certificate programs in the fields of law, education and liberal arts, psychology, management and holistic studies. The university currently enrolls approximately 1,750 adults in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP) offers Master of Arts degrees in Counseling Psychology, Sport Psychology, and a PsyD degree in Clinical Psychology. The MA Program in Counseling Psychology is a 79 unit program that provides students with the educational requirements for seeking the Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) license in the state of California. In addition to academic preparation, students are trained in a variety of clinical settings - including the John F. Kennedy University Community Counseling Centers in Pleasant Hill and Sunnyvale. We have the following open core faculty positions:  MA Counseling Psychology Program – Core with Community Mental Health Focus (Pleasant Hill campus) ; MA Counseling Psychology Program – Core with Child and Adolescent Focus (Pleasant Hill campus) ; MA Counseling Psychology Program – General Core Focus (Berkeley campus) ; MA Counseling Psychology Program – General Core Focus (Campbell campus). For more information on these open positions please visit our website at www.jfku.edu and go to the “About JFKU” link to find employment opportunities. The salary range for these positions is determined by academic rank which is assigned based on education, experience, and area(s) of special expertise. These are full-time positions with benefits and some time for professional development/practice. Review of applications will begin now. To apply, please send a cover letter stating which position you are applying for, a curriculum vita, a brief statement of education/training philosophy and three letters of reference to: John F. Kennedy University Search Committee for Core Faculty, MA Counseling Psychology, 100 Ellinwood Way Pleasant Hill, CA  94523 www.jfku.edu Reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the selection process may be requested by qualified individuals with a disability by writing to the above address, or by calling 925.969.3450.   John F. Kennedy is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of all groups that are underrepresented in higher education. (Posted 4/08)

CALIFORNIA, USA: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE - ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY The Department of Psychology and Social Behavior http://www.soceco.uci.edu/psb/ seeks a developmental psychologist with research interests in infancy or early childhood for a tenure-track position (assistant or associate professor) to be filled in the 2008-09 academic year (i.e., starting July 2008 or later). Candidates must have a Ph.D., and a strong record of research. Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching is expected, and a strong record of acquiring extramural funding is highly desirable. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate students, supervising student research, and maintaining a productive and innovative program of empirical research. Application materials must be submitted electronically by March 31, 2008. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Please refer to the Employment link at the following website for instructions: http://socialecology.uci.edu/ . Candidates should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and representative preprints/reprints, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted electronically. Please direct questions about this position to Chuck Villanueva < Chuck.Villanueva@uci.edu >. The University of California, Irvine, is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity, has a National Science Foundation Advance Gender Equity Program, and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. (Posted 3/08)

CALIFORNIA, USA: Clinical Psychologist - Reference # 021906 UC Davis Health System, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, located in Sacramento has a part time (50%) position available for a Clinical Psychologist to provide coordination of complex behavior components for the M.I.N.D. Institute's comprehensive, longitudinal Autism Phenome Project, as well as behavioral and neuropsychological assessments and referral/consultation services to children and families involved in this extensive project. Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology and one (1) year postdoctoral experience in Clinical Psychology; or an equivalent combination of education required. Licensed in the State of California as a Clinical Psychologist. Demonstrated experience in assessing young children with autism and ability to administer and interpret intellectual, developmental, psychological and neuropsychological assessments with infants, toddlers, children and adults. For additional information and to apply, visit our website at www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/hr (Posted 3/08)

CALIFORNIA, USA: Senior Mental Health Worker Position - Bay Area Community Services is a non-profit, community-based agency serving Alameda County by providing a comprehensive array of mental health and older adult services. BACS operates five Creative Living Centers (CLC's), which provide an alternative to costly, long-term institutional care for more than 500 adults per year in Alameda County. The CLC's offer a clubhouse model day program, which fosters empowerment, recovery and mutual support for members. POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the administrative and clinical direction of the Site Director, the Senior Mental Health Worker will assist with the operation of the program utilizing clinically correct and appropriate methods/judgment to assist members (clients) in achieving the highest level of self-sufficiency and integration into the community. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •  Provide individual and group counseling, day rehabilitation services, and crisis intervention to members. •  Work with members and staff to identify rehabilitation goals and develop treatment plans. •  Maintain accurate and up-to-date client files to include Medi-Cal charting and billing in accordance with Medi-Cal regulations and Agency standards. •  Contribute to the development of the clubhouse milieu, including members' leadership skills, and other duties as assigned. •  Work as part of the program team with BACS staff, Adult Education instructors, interns, community service providers, and volunteers to coordinate services. •  Assist with facility management including general housekeeping of the facility. •  Initiate and maintain contact with other treatment providers to ensure coordination of client care. Foster a positive working relationship with members of the community. •  Responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy program environment. •  Attend/participate in supervision, training, staff meetings and program development. Represent Agency in County meetings as required. •  Provide pre-vocational training in food acquisition, preparation, and serving to include the proper usage of kitchen equipment. •  Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a minimum of four years experience in mental health field. This position requires skills in counseling, crisis intervention, assessment, accurate charting, and maintenance of records in accordance with Medi-Cal/Managed Care standards. BENEFITS: Wage $15.09 /hour. Benefits include 10 days paid annual leave, 12 days sick leave, 10 paid holidays, 2 personal leave days, fully paid health, dental, vision, long term disability, life insurance and a voluntary optional 403(b) salary deferral retirement plan. This is a full time (37.5 hours/week) position. Bay Area Community Services is a nonprofit, community based agency servicing primarily Alameda County by providing a comprehensive array of mental health and older adult services. BACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. For general employment information contact: Human Resources, P.O. Box 2269, Oakland, CA 94621 Fax: 510-569-4589; Email: bacshr@bayareacs.org (Posted 2/08)