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Postdoctoral Clinical Trainee - Up to 4 Positions
Position overview
Position title: Postdoctoral Clinical TraineeApplication Window
Open date: November 21, 2025
Next review date: Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Feb 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
UCSB Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is accepting applications for up to four (4) 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 26, 2026, and ends on August 25, 2027. 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.
The department welcomes candidates who bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives that strengthen our shared mission of providing exceptional counseling, training, and service to students.
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 10 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/
Qualifications
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.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
- 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.
Help contact: jrriker@ucsb.edu
About UC Santa Barbara
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third parties
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Additionally, 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.
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 status under state or federal law.