UC San Diego Health
Counseling Center Lead Psychiatrist - 136237
UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
The Lead Psychiatrist role is a combined administrative and clinical position within the Counseling & Psychological Services team, reporting to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services. The lead performs a wide range of general psychiatry tasks with a culturally diverse student population, including psychiatric evaluations, prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications, brief counseling and education about psychiatric treatment, referrals for follow-up care, and consultation and training to CAPS, SHS and other university staff. Administrative responsibilities include representing the CAPS psychiatry team in interfacing with SHW, UCOP and UC San Diego Health, serving on committees, developing and updating documentation, and training new staff. The position supports a campus-wide wellness culture within UC San Diego Health’s Student Health & Well-Being cluster. 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. Requires knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of specialist Physician duties. Expert clinical skills. Academic and experiential knowledge of psychiatric/psychological science, including psychotherapeutic processes and procedures. Must have effective diagnostic and decision making skills in area of specialty/expertise. Knowledge of psychodiagnostic procedures and techniques, including developmental and abnormal psychology. Must be able to diagnose patient condition and make associated treatment recommendations. Demonstrated skill to interview, perform psychological tests, assess interests and aptitudes, perform psycho diagnoses, and plan and implement a variety of case dispositions. Experience and ability in prescribing and monitoring controlled substance medications. Ability to relate warmly, humanely, sensitively and empathetically to others. Must be able to work in a collaborative manner. Ability to work with a diverse staff and student population and traditionally underrepresented student groups. Ability to actively work to maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with staff and campus community. Ability to provide consultation and educative services. Knowledge of organizational consulting techniques. Must maintain current knowledge of the laws, procedures and ethical principles that govern the practice of psychiatry. Skill and experience to conduct brief individual counseling and psychotherapy. Requires knowledge of electronic/medical records systems. Ability to use discretion, maintain utmost confidentiality and comply with all requirements in use of computer systems and access to any and all patient, student, employee and University data, in electronic and hard copy formats, in compliance with University, state and federal guidelines, including, but not limited to HIPAA and FERPA. Must be computer literate. Demonstrated experience and competency with standard business equipment, computer technologies and a variety of software including Microsoft Office, email and web-based programs. Professionalism and adherence to UCSD Principles of Community, University Core Values & Safety Standards, and Health System standards. Special Conditions Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Occasional nights, weekends or holidays required. Must complete initial credential verification, and re-credentialing every 3rd year thereafter. TB screening required, following COEM schedule. Flu vaccination required annually. Covid vaccination or approved exemption required. BLS required. Occasional business travel. Must work on campus with ability to telecommute for work, if/when needed and operationally feasible, as determined by department. Electronic medical records training, especially EPIC, is provided and required upon hire for this position. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised, if deemed necessary. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties commensurate with the level and scope of this position as required to meet the ongoing needs of Student Health Services, Student Health and Well-Being. Pay and Eligibility Pay Transparency Act: Annual Full Pay Range: $192,839 - $383,711 (will be prorated if appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $92.36 - $183.77. This reflects the compensation framework; actual offer is determined by factors including experience, skills, licensure, and University policies. Apply considering UC San Diego Health’s vaccination policies and other public health requirements. If applicable, life-support certifications must include hands-on practice. UC San Diego Health is committed to equal opportunity and values equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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The Lead Psychiatrist role is a combined administrative and clinical position within the Counseling & Psychological Services team, reporting to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services. The lead performs a wide range of general psychiatry tasks with a culturally diverse student population, including psychiatric evaluations, prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications, brief counseling and education about psychiatric treatment, referrals for follow-up care, and consultation and training to CAPS, SHS and other university staff. Administrative responsibilities include representing the CAPS psychiatry team in interfacing with SHW, UCOP and UC San Diego Health, serving on committees, developing and updating documentation, and training new staff. The position supports a campus-wide wellness culture within UC San Diego Health’s Student Health & Well-Being cluster. 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. Requires knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of specialist Physician duties. Expert clinical skills. Academic and experiential knowledge of psychiatric/psychological science, including psychotherapeutic processes and procedures. Must have effective diagnostic and decision making skills in area of specialty/expertise. Knowledge of psychodiagnostic procedures and techniques, including developmental and abnormal psychology. Must be able to diagnose patient condition and make associated treatment recommendations. Demonstrated skill to interview, perform psychological tests, assess interests and aptitudes, perform psycho diagnoses, and plan and implement a variety of case dispositions. Experience and ability in prescribing and monitoring controlled substance medications. Ability to relate warmly, humanely, sensitively and empathetically to others. Must be able to work in a collaborative manner. Ability to work with a diverse staff and student population and traditionally underrepresented student groups. Ability to actively work to maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with staff and campus community. Ability to provide consultation and educative services. Knowledge of organizational consulting techniques. Must maintain current knowledge of the laws, procedures and ethical principles that govern the practice of psychiatry. Skill and experience to conduct brief individual counseling and psychotherapy. Requires knowledge of electronic/medical records systems. Ability to use discretion, maintain utmost confidentiality and comply with all requirements in use of computer systems and access to any and all patient, student, employee and University data, in electronic and hard copy formats, in compliance with University, state and federal guidelines, including, but not limited to HIPAA and FERPA. Must be computer literate. Demonstrated experience and competency with standard business equipment, computer technologies and a variety of software including Microsoft Office, email and web-based programs. Professionalism and adherence to UCSD Principles of Community, University Core Values & Safety Standards, and Health System standards. Special Conditions Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Occasional nights, weekends or holidays required. Must complete initial credential verification, and re-credentialing every 3rd year thereafter. TB screening required, following COEM schedule. Flu vaccination required annually. Covid vaccination or approved exemption required. BLS required. Occasional business travel. Must work on campus with ability to telecommute for work, if/when needed and operationally feasible, as determined by department. Electronic medical records training, especially EPIC, is provided and required upon hire for this position. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised, if deemed necessary. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties commensurate with the level and scope of this position as required to meet the ongoing needs of Student Health Services, Student Health and Well-Being. Pay and Eligibility Pay Transparency Act: Annual Full Pay Range: $192,839 - $383,711 (will be prorated if appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $92.36 - $183.77. This reflects the compensation framework; actual offer is determined by factors including experience, skills, licensure, and University policies. Apply considering UC San Diego Health’s vaccination policies and other public health requirements. If applicable, life-support certifications must include hands-on practice. UC San Diego Health is committed to equal opportunity and values equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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