UC San Diego Health
Counseling Center Lead Psychiatrist - 136237
UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
The mission of the Student Health & Well-Being (SHW) cluster is to promote a culture of health and well-being for the student community, deliver equitable high quality innovative services, incorporate inclusive approaches, and celebrate diversity, with the goal of adoption and maintenance of healthy behaviors contributing to the academic success and personal development of all students.
The UC San Diego SHW cluster, which reports through UC San Diego Health System, plays a leadership role in creating a strong and active wellness culture that enables all students to flourish in body, mind and spirit. This includes promotion and the transformation of existing departments, under the oversight of the Executive Director, into a cohesive, trans-disciplinary source of integrated wellness services. The SHW cluster includes the departments of Student Health Services (SHS); Health Promotion Services (HPS); Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS); Assessment and Analytics (SHAA), Strategic Planning, Innovation and Research (SPIR); and SHW Administration (ADM).
The SHW cluster provides health promotion, counseling and psychological services and primary medical care, including urgent care and support services, to over 45,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Staff consists of physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, optometrists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, radiology technologists, clinical laboratory scientists, medical lab assistants, medical assistants, health educators, administrative and other healthcare professionals. SHW Administration provides full business, financial and infrastructure services, including support for the Executive Director's Office, strategic planning, innovation, research; assessments and analytics; information technology; budget management, resource planning and administration; contracts management; human resource management, credentialing and privileging; medical records, insurance management, patient billing and collections; marketing; and facilities and space.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, the Lead Psychiatrist performs a variety of administrative and clinical functions.
Performs a wide range of general psychiatry tasks with a culturally diverse college population of undergraduate, graduate and professional school student clients, including psychiatric evaluations, prescribing and managing psychotropic medications, and follow-up visits.
Intervenes in cases of psychiatric emergency, facilitates hospitalization as needed, and refers to on- and off-campus resources for follow-up care.
Provides brief counseling and education about psychiatric treatment, and offers consultation and training to CAPS, SHS and other university staff.
Engages in administrative functions such as representing the CAPS psychiatry team with SHW, UCOP and UC San Diego Health; serving on committees; developing documentation with the Psychiatry Team; and reviewing/updating processes, guidelines, and procedures.
Collaborates with CAPS Director of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety as part of the Credentialing and Privileging Committee; assists with proctoring and peer review activities.
Trains new staff and provides updates on CAPS Psychiatric services as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
M.D. or D.O. degree.
Current unrestricted CA Medical License.
Board Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry.
Current valid Federal Controlled Substance registration certificate.
Current BLS.
Expert clinical skills and knowledge of psychotherapeutic processes and procedures; academic and experiential knowledge of psychiatric/psychological science.
Effective diagnostic and decision-making skills in the area of specialty; knowledge of psychodiagnostic procedures and techniques.
Ability to diagnose patient conditions and provide treatment recommendations, including interviewing, psychological testing, psycho-diagnosis, and planning/disposition of cases.
Experience and ability in prescribing and monitoring controlled substance medications.
Ability to relate warmly, humanely, and empathetically to others; ability to work collaboratively with a diverse student population.
Ability to provide consultation and educative services; knowledge of organizational consulting techniques.
Current knowledge of laws, procedures and ethical principles governing psychiatry.
Skill to conduct brief individual counseling and psychotherapy; knowledge of electronic/medical records systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and FERPA; computer literacy with standard office software and web-based programs.
Professionalism in attire and behavior; commitment to UCSD Principles of Community and related safety standards.
Special Conditions
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Occasional nights, weekends or holidays required.
Initial credential verification and re-credentialing every 3rd year.
TB screening, flu vaccination, and Covid vaccination or approved exemption may be required; BLS required.
Occasional business travel; on-campus work with possible telecommuting as needed.
EMR training (EPIC) provided and required on hire.
Job descriptions may be revised; duties may be added as needed.
Pay and Application Pay Transparency Act: Annual Full Pay Range: $192,839 - $383,711 (prorated if appointment percentage
Department: Counseling & Psychological Services; Worksite: Campus; Appointment Type: Career; Appointment Percent: 100%; Union: DX Contract; Total Openings: 1
Extended Deadline: Tue 9/23/2025. Apply Now. Applicants must provide a cover letter to be considered complete.
Additional UC San Diego 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. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community. UC San Diego Health maintains a smoke-free and drug-free environment. Vaccination requirements may apply.
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The UC San Diego SHW cluster, which reports through UC San Diego Health System, plays a leadership role in creating a strong and active wellness culture that enables all students to flourish in body, mind and spirit. This includes promotion and the transformation of existing departments, under the oversight of the Executive Director, into a cohesive, trans-disciplinary source of integrated wellness services. The SHW cluster includes the departments of Student Health Services (SHS); Health Promotion Services (HPS); Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS); Assessment and Analytics (SHAA), Strategic Planning, Innovation and Research (SPIR); and SHW Administration (ADM).
The SHW cluster provides health promotion, counseling and psychological services and primary medical care, including urgent care and support services, to over 45,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Staff consists of physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, optometrists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, radiology technologists, clinical laboratory scientists, medical lab assistants, medical assistants, health educators, administrative and other healthcare professionals. SHW Administration provides full business, financial and infrastructure services, including support for the Executive Director's Office, strategic planning, innovation, research; assessments and analytics; information technology; budget management, resource planning and administration; contracts management; human resource management, credentialing and privileging; medical records, insurance management, patient billing and collections; marketing; and facilities and space.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, the Lead Psychiatrist performs a variety of administrative and clinical functions.
Performs a wide range of general psychiatry tasks with a culturally diverse college population of undergraduate, graduate and professional school student clients, including psychiatric evaluations, prescribing and managing psychotropic medications, and follow-up visits.
Intervenes in cases of psychiatric emergency, facilitates hospitalization as needed, and refers to on- and off-campus resources for follow-up care.
Provides brief counseling and education about psychiatric treatment, and offers consultation and training to CAPS, SHS and other university staff.
Engages in administrative functions such as representing the CAPS psychiatry team with SHW, UCOP and UC San Diego Health; serving on committees; developing documentation with the Psychiatry Team; and reviewing/updating processes, guidelines, and procedures.
Collaborates with CAPS Director of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety as part of the Credentialing and Privileging Committee; assists with proctoring and peer review activities.
Trains new staff and provides updates on CAPS Psychiatric services as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
M.D. or D.O. degree.
Current unrestricted CA Medical License.
Board Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry.
Current valid Federal Controlled Substance registration certificate.
Current BLS.
Expert clinical skills and knowledge of psychotherapeutic processes and procedures; academic and experiential knowledge of psychiatric/psychological science.
Effective diagnostic and decision-making skills in the area of specialty; knowledge of psychodiagnostic procedures and techniques.
Ability to diagnose patient conditions and provide treatment recommendations, including interviewing, psychological testing, psycho-diagnosis, and planning/disposition of cases.
Experience and ability in prescribing and monitoring controlled substance medications.
Ability to relate warmly, humanely, and empathetically to others; ability to work collaboratively with a diverse student population.
Ability to provide consultation and educative services; knowledge of organizational consulting techniques.
Current knowledge of laws, procedures and ethical principles governing psychiatry.
Skill to conduct brief individual counseling and psychotherapy; knowledge of electronic/medical records systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and FERPA; computer literacy with standard office software and web-based programs.
Professionalism in attire and behavior; commitment to UCSD Principles of Community and related safety standards.
Special Conditions
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Occasional nights, weekends or holidays required.
Initial credential verification and re-credentialing every 3rd year.
TB screening, flu vaccination, and Covid vaccination or approved exemption may be required; BLS required.
Occasional business travel; on-campus work with possible telecommuting as needed.
EMR training (EPIC) provided and required on hire.
Job descriptions may be revised; duties may be added as needed.
Pay and Application Pay Transparency Act: Annual Full Pay Range: $192,839 - $383,711 (prorated if appointment percentage
Department: Counseling & Psychological Services; Worksite: Campus; Appointment Type: Career; Appointment Percent: 100%; Union: DX Contract; Total Openings: 1
Extended Deadline: Tue 9/23/2025. Apply Now. Applicants must provide a cover letter to be considered complete.
Additional UC San Diego 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. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community. UC San Diego Health maintains a smoke-free and drug-free environment. Vaccination requirements may apply.
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