Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist (06000C) University Health Services 86630

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Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Associate Director, Psychiatry, the Psychiatrist has day-to-day responsibility for providing comprehensive Psychiatry assessments and managing psychiatric care for patients referred to Psychiatry in the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) setting within the University Health Services (UHS). This may include case management services and urgent response as needed. The Psychiatrist works collaboratively with CAPS staff, other UHS staff, and community providers to coordinate timely, appropriate, and quality patient care. The Psychiatrist provides clinical consultation to CAPS staff and medical staff within UHS on an ad hoc basis. The Psychiatrist performs duties to provide coverage for other Psychiatry colleagues. The Psychiatrist is also responsible for performing various administrative duties including reviewing requests for medical records and documenting all contacts appropriately.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 2026-06-19. This job will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

The Psychiatrist provides direct patient care service including new patient evaluation (emergent, urgent, and routine), follow-up care, and case management as required. This includes the following:

• Initial intake evaluation for patients referred to psychiatry. An appropriate intake includes the reason for referral, history of present illness, pertinent medical and psychiatric histories, current medications, allergies, trauma and violence histories, substance use history, other pertinent psychosocial history and an appropriate mental status and physical examination.
• Initial evaluation includes formulation based on information obtained in the first appointment, mental health differential diagnosis, treatment plan, and disposition. The treatment plan includes ordering and interpreting diagnostic test(s) as appropriate, recommending therapeutic treatment modalities (including medications), obtaining informed consent prior to initiating treatment(s), providing appropriate psychoeducation, and providing referrals as appropriate. Prior medical and/or mental health records from outside providers will be requested as appropriate.
• Collaboration with all members of the medical and mental health care team throughout treatment
• Monitoring of changes in client's symptoms, mental status, and/or condition and medication side effects as appropriate
• Changes to treatment plan as appropriate
• Monitoring the impact of and relationship to any non-prescribed substances used and collaborating on treatment plan when indicated
• Monitoring for misuse or diversion of stimulant medication and collaborating on treatment plan when indicated
• Requests consultation with colleagues when appropriate

Collaboration and Consultation

The Psychiatrist collaborates in relation to providing direct patient care as above, and acts as a consultant in area of expertise to various clinical disciplines at UHS and the campus at large in the following manner:

• In regard to direct patient care, the Psychiatrist collaborates with all members of the patient care team and consults with colleagues when appropriate (as above)
• The Psychiatrist provides coverage care for clients of colleagues when indicated
• The incumbent provides expert psychiatry consultation regarding patient assessment and management when requested by any staff member in Clinical Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Social Services, and other UHS staff, as needed
• The Psychiatrist may provide consultation or information in regard to area of expertise to a campus group or the purposes of crisis intervention or education

Administrative

Maintains professional standards of documentation:

• An initial intake (as specified above), follow-up appointments, any other patient or third-party contacts, consultations, termination summaries and all other pertinent and required patient-specific information are documented appropriately in the psychiatric record
• Chart notes are succinct and accurate and completed in a timely fashion in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Charting reflects the process of care, patient progress and current mental status
• Informed consent is obtained and documented where applicable
• Medication allergies and side effects are documented appropriately and kept up to date

Reviews requests for medical records:

• The Psychiatrist provides clinical analysis and input as needed to review outside requests for UHS psychiatry records

Organizational Responsibilities

The Psychiatrist conducts all activities with the mission and goals of CAPS, UHS and the campus in mind:

• Adheres to principles of quality, customer oriented standards
• Demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, and sensitivity in all interactions with patients and staff
• Maintains an understanding of the social, cultural and environmental context of health, including mental health on the college campus
• Participate constructively in staff meetings
• When assigned, actively participates on UHS committees and/or the development of new programs/ideas
• Documents and refers administrative inquiries, patient complaints/concerns to appropriate supervisors
• Is knowledgeable of patient rights and responsibilities, rules of confidentiality and patient privacy
• Readily accepts additional responsibility including assisting with unit operations when requested
• Maintains patient records appropriately including confidentiality and completeness of notes. This includes written and electronic records
• Is knowledgeable of UHS and campus departments, services, locations
• Is knowledgeable of operational, administrative, business, and personnel policies
• Works collaboratively with University Health Services staff
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability as health care practices and related technology change

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Education

• MD, or recognized equivalent.
• Successful completion of Psychiatry Residency at an ACGME accredited program
• Significant clinical experience in outpatient Psychiatry

Licensure and Certifications

• Requires Medical License.
• Significant clinical experience in outpatient Psychiatry
• Active DEA registration in order to prescribe Schedule II - V medications
• Current board certification or board exam eligibility in Psychiatry
• Active Basic Life Support certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have effective diagnostic and decision making skills in area of specialty/expertise
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of patients presenting with symptoms consistent with ADHD
• Experience in the assessment of and ability to work with high risk populations, including severe and complex mental health concerns
• Working knowledge of college developmental and mental health issues including dual diagnoses
• Experience working with and commitment to addressing the needs of multicultural and marginalized populations
• Effective verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of applicable laws and standards of professional conduct
• Expertise working in a collaborative manner with diverse patient groups, medical and mental health staff, and campus and community partners
• Effective skills in communication, coordination and consultation
• Must be computer literate
• At least 3 years post-licensure
• Working knowledge of electronic health records

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

• The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $94,336.80- $175,381.20
• This is a 60%, part-time (24 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is exempt and paid monthly.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.
• This position is governed by the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the University of California and the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD). More information is available at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/dx/contract.html.
• Your employment is dependent on obtaining and maintaining a credentialing clearance (if applicable), background clearance and medical clearance according to University Health Service policies.