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Psychiatrist
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31298995 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $153,069 - $392,915 |
Position Information
Provides high-quality psychiatric care to students at the University of California Riverside. This patient population is interesting, highly motivated, and generally very responsible about their psychiatric care. The position provides 90% face-to-face clinical time (60 minutes for new intakes, 30 minutes for follow-up visits) and 10% allotted for administrative tasks. Works collaboratively with a highly skilled team of case managers and psychologists within the Department of Behavioral Health, who offer 60-minute counseling sessions. Communicates as necessary with primary care physicians and with outside therapists. Collaborates with Care Coordination regarding hospitalized patients or patients with complicated medical needs. Meets with the Behavioral Health team weekly at staff meetings to review cases and practice matters. Other supports include robust informational systems, a user-friendly electronic medical record system, on-site member services, a quality management team, and expert practice management.
The expected budgeted pay scale for this position is $153,069.20 to $392,915.13 annually. Placement within the range is based on the individual's qualifications as they relate to this position (e.g., related: education, experience, licensures, certifications, etc.) and other business and organizational needs.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The expected budgeted pay scale for this position is $153,069.20 to $392,915.13 annually. Placement within the range is based on the individual's qualifications as they relate to this position (e.g., related: education, experience, licensures, certifications, etc.) and other business and organizational needs.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Graduate of an accredited Medical School and successful completion of a Psychiatry Residency at an ACGME accredited program. | Required |
Licenses
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Current unrestricted License to practice medicine in the state of California. Possession of an unrestricted Federal DEA license and have a Board Certification in Psychiatry. | Required |
| Must possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) / Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card and must bemaintained in accordance with the American Heart Association standards. | Required |
Certifications
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| ABMS/AOA Board Certification in Psychiatry | Required |
Conditions
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Completion of Psychiatry Residency at an ACGME accredited program. | Required |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 2-5 years post residency for psychiatry. | Preferred |
| Minimum of 2 years post recidency. | Required |
| Credentialing Requirement: A minimum of 1 year working with current employer. | Required |
| Experience working with Point and Click "EMR" (Electronic Medical Records). | Preferred |
| Experience working in an University Student Health Center. | Preferred |
| Experience working with college age population. | Preferred |
| Must have inpatient, outpatient and triaging experience in assessing and treating severe psychiatric disordersand substance abuse. | Required |
| Minimum of 5 years of experience and authoritative knowledge of clinical principles and practices. Does not include residency training. | Required |
Special Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Strong professional references. | Required |
| Must successfully pass credentialing process and criminal background check. | Required |
Minimum Requirements
Strong interest in working with college age patients. Awareness of special issues affecting students engaged inrigorous academic programs and experiencing life on campus and developmental issues as they impact astudents adjustment to campus life. Sensitivity to issues relating to cultural diversity and the problems inadjustment faced by native and foreign students in an unfamiliar environment. Sensitivity to mental health issuesof special importance to gay and lesbian students.
Knowledge of current psychiatric diagnosis and treatment principles relating to general practice, and specificallyto a young adult population.
Knowledge of issues of special importance to college/university students, including drug and alcohol use, eating disorders, chemical dependency and abuse, ADHD, LD, etc.
Knowledge of standards of psychiatric care in the greater community.
Knowledge of AAAHC requirements relating to psychiatric diagnosis, treatment and record keeping. Experience with ICD 9/ICDI0 coding, DSM-5 in billing.
Ability to work and communicate in a positive and cooperative manner in a multi-disciplinary environment. Goodwritten and oral communication skills using fluent English, including medical charting and correspondence.
Must be able to work in a collaborative manner.
A reasonable level of auditory acuity and be able to communicate effectively with students and their family and providers and staff.
Expert clinical skills.
Must be able to diagnose patient condition and make associated treatment recommendations.
Must be able to influence others.
Must have effective diagnostic and decision making skills in area of specialty/expertise.
Knowledge of HIPAA, confidentiality and patient privacy issues pertaining to the delivery of health care. Experience with Electronic Medical Records.
Knowledge of current psychiatric diagnosis and treatment principles relating to general practice, and specificallyto a young adult population.
Knowledge of issues of special importance to college/university students, including drug and alcohol use, eating disorders, chemical dependency and abuse, ADHD, LD, etc.
Knowledge of standards of psychiatric care in the greater community.
Knowledge of AAAHC requirements relating to psychiatric diagnosis, treatment and record keeping. Experience with ICD 9/ICDI0 coding, DSM-5 in billing.
Ability to work and communicate in a positive and cooperative manner in a multi-disciplinary environment. Goodwritten and oral communication skills using fluent English, including medical charting and correspondence.
Must be able to work in a collaborative manner.
A reasonable level of auditory acuity and be able to communicate effectively with students and their family and providers and staff.
Expert clinical skills.
Must be able to diagnose patient condition and make associated treatment recommendations.
Must be able to influence others.
Must have effective diagnostic and decision making skills in area of specialty/expertise.
Knowledge of HIPAA, confidentiality and patient privacy issues pertaining to the delivery of health care. Experience with Electronic Medical Records.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview