Staff Psychiatrist

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 273,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking part-time Psychiatrists to provide outpatient care to students at a leading university. This role involves direct patient consultations, ensuring quality mental health services, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychiatry, a commitment to diversity, and the ability to address the unique needs of a college-age population. Join a vibrant community dedicated to academic excellence and student well-being, where your expertise will make a significant impact on young adults' mental health.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Sick and Vacation Time

Retirement Savings Plans

Discounts and Perks

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school with Psychiatry Residency completion.
• Must hold a current license to practice medicine in California.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct outpatient psychiatric care and consultations.
• Ensure quality and safety of mental health services.
• Consult with other clinicians on mental health issues.

Skills

Psychiatric Diagnosis

Patient Care

Consultation Skills

Knowledge of HIPAA

Sensitivity to Diversity

Education

Medical Degree

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Completion of Psychiatry Residency

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The UC Irvine Student Health Center is a comprehensive outpatient clinic staffed with licensed primary care physicians, psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers, dentists, physician assistants, registered nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. Medical specialists from various disciplines including dermatology, orthopedics/sports medicine, gynecology, internal medicine, and ENT provide on-site consultation on a regular basis. Student Health also offers basic radiology and clinical laboratory services, insurance consultation, and an on-site pharmacy, making SHC a comprehensive and convenient clinic dedicated to serving students.

Your Role on the Team

The Staff Psychiatrist provides direct, outpatient, ambulatory patient care, including psychiatric consultations and facilitating hospitalizations. This position is responsible for assuring continuous and ongoing quality, accessibility, and safety of mental health services to the patients and is responsible for promptly reporting to the Chief of Psychiatry and/or leadership delegate all issues which may impact patient care and safety. This position is also responsible for providing professional consultation to other Student Health Center clinicians, Student Affairs, academic, professional, and department advisors, and staff of other campus departments on mental health issues and emergencies.

The Student Health Center is seeking three part-time Psychiatrists for 24 hours/week, with full benefits. The positions will work onsite.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

What It Takes to be Successful

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $177,450- $273,000 (Annual).


Required:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited medical school and completion of Psychiatry Residency at an ACGME-accredited program.
• Must hold a current license to practice medicine in the State of California.
• Must hold Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Maintains an active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification.
• Knowledge of current psychiatric diagnosis and treatment principles relating to general practice and specifically to the college/university population.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, FERPA, CMIA, and patient privacy issues pertaining to the delivery of health care, especially in mental health.
• Knowledge of the standard of psychiatric care in the greater community.
• Skills in diagnostic evaluation.
• Sensitivity to issues relating to all forms of diversity, including but not limited to culture, sexual orientation, gender, and socioeconomic status.
• Knowledge of issues of special importance to youth groups and college-age adults, including drug and alcohol use, eating disorders, substance use, abuse, and dependency, AD/HD, LD, etc.
• Awareness of developmental issues as they relate to young adults transitioning into new living/learning environments.
• Knowledge of accreditation requirements relating to psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, record-keeping, and electronic medical records.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited medical school and completion of Psychiatry Residency at an ACGME accredited program.
• Requires Medical License.
• Must be Board Certified and current in specialty as needed by location to be verified by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Preferred:

• * 3 - 5 years of direct patient care experience after completing accredited residency training in medicine. * Ability to work in a systems-of-care model * Strong knowledge of early adolescent and transitional age youth / emerging adult population psychiatric treatment * Prior experience working professionally with emotional, psychological, or psychiatric issues among young adults, especially college students, is strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years 3 - 5 years of direct patient care experience after completing accredited residency training in medicine.

Special Conditions:

• Remote work for 1 work day is permissible; majority of care onsite is expected.

• This position's schedule is M-F and during traditional work hours, however, weekend or non-traditional work hours may be required for special projects or busy times of the year, or when strict deadlines must be met. In the case of extended hours, this position may be required to work those hours.
• Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan background check, verification and continued monitoring or licensure as it applies to the position, and successful completion of our background review or credentialing process, as appropriate to the position.
• The employee must comply with OSHA, CA/OSHA, and CDC recommendations and requirements regarding vaccination and testing of healthcare employees. This includes, but may not be limited to; current hepatitis B immunizations, annual flu vaccinations, and annual tuberculosis screening. The employee must comply with CDPH and UC COVID-19 Vaccine Policy, by providing proof of Full Vaccination or submitting a request for Exception.
• Per the UC Ethics Briefing, the employee is responsible for reporting any and all potential conflicts of interest to their supervisor in a timely manner.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization