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Job Summary
Responsibilities
Conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations; prescribes psychiatric medications as indicated; orders and interprets laboratory studies as indicated; provides psychiatric follow-up care.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation for all clinical interactions and consultations.
Participates in emergency psychiatry call rotation.
Provides formal and informal consultation to SW clinical staff and trainees.
Attends and participates in multi-disciplinary treatment team and psychiatry staff meetings.
Provides campus-based services and consultation to internal and external constituents, which may necessitate being on campus some evenings and/or weekend hours.
Participates in SW peer review and quality improvement activities.
Serves on SW committees as assigned.
Collaborates with other health professionals to provide comprehensive primary care for the entire population of University students. Recommends medication for students with complex health problems using best practices within primary care.
Uses specialized medical knowledge and expertise to perform physical exams. Places orders for diagnostic testing. Interprets health issues and determines evidence-based diagnoses and methods of management. Assesses the need for and recommends medication appropriate medications.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Doctoral degree in medicine.
Accredited residency in psychiatry completed before start date.
Board certified or board-eligible in psychiatry before start date.
Medical license in Illinois within six months of start date.
Experience:
Experience in a university counseling center or with young adults treating mood, anxiety, and adjustment disorders, and providing couple counseling and crisis management.
Preferred Competencies
Ability to interview and obtain medical information.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications.
Comprehensive knowledge of laws and ethical principles related to the practice of psychiatry in a university setting.
Once licensed and as required, will apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
Willingness to be privileged and credentialed through UCM Medical Staff Office prior to start date.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently required.
Strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
Demonstrated experience working with a wide array of presenting problems and an affinity for working in a multidisciplinary team.
Working Conditions
Direct patient contact or clinical care setting.
Office environment.
On-call responsibilities.
Ability to sit for up to 2 hours at a time.
Ability to use computers extensively for up to 2 hours at a time.
Ability to use standard computer and office equipment.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
Lisa of 3 references (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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