Per Diem Psychiatrist (6003C) University Health Services #74143

Per Diem Psychiatrist (6003C) University Health Services #74143
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included.
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Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.
When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners.
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We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with up to 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.
Departmental Overview University Health Services (UHS) serves the campus as a comprehensive campus-based health center providing fully accredited medical care, mental health services, and innovative health promotion programs for students, faculty and staff.
We coordinate off-campus care through a network of community specialists and hospitals and also administer a major medical insurance plan for students.
In addition, UHS serves the campus through public health, health justice, and health policy initiatives.
Application Review Date This job will remain open until filled.
Responsibilities 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, including the reason for referral, history of present illness, pertinent medical and psychiatric histories, current medications, allergies, trauma and violence histories, substance use history, and other pertinent psychosocial history.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.Requests consultation with colleagues when appropriate.Collaboration and Consultation The Psychiatrist collaborates in relation to providing direct patient care and acts as a consultant in area of expertise to various clinical disciplines at UHS and the campus at large.
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.Administrative Maintains professional standards of documentation:
Chart notes are succinct and accurate and completed in a timely fashion in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).Informed consent is obtained and documented where applicable.Required Qualifications Education
MD, or recognized equivalent.Successful completion of Psychiatry Residency at an ACGME accredited program.Licenses and Certifications
Active, unrestricted and valid California Medical License.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.Salary & Benefits The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $110.00 - $134.61.
This is a per diem appointment with variable hours, approximately 8-10 hours per week.
Schedule to be determined with the successful applicant.
How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Other Information Your employment is dependent on obtaining and maintaining a credentialing clearance (if applicable), background clearance and medical clearance according to University Health Service policies.Mandated Reporter This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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