Full Time Staff Psychiatrist

Job Description

St. John's, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.


A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.


Department : Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)


Specific Job Title : Full-Time Staff Psychiatrist

Reports to : Director, Counseling and Psychological Services


Campus: Queens


Job Summary:

The Psychiatrist provides a full range of psychiatric services to student patients of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) within Division of Student Affairs at St. John's University. This includes psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and referral when indicated; as well as consultation and training to the professional staff of CAPS. Working within a multidisciplinary health and counseling team, the psychiatrist supports student well-being, academic success, and retention through evidence-based, student-centered psychiatric care.


Essential Functions:


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide psychiatric treatment of eligible St. John's University students to include: (a) evaluation and assessment, especially for appropriateness of pharmacotherapy; (b) pharmacotherapy and medication management where appropriate;

• Referral of clients who exceed the scope of service of CAPS to appropriate disposition in the community.

• Educate the client on the potential benefits of medication, group, or individual therapy and making referrals to other campus partners for non-counseling issues.

• Provide consultation with CAPS regarding psychiatric needs of clients, including collaboration in treatment planning and therapy provision where appropriate.

• Participate in weekly CAPS staff meeting and clinical treatment team sessions.

• Complete appropriate documentation of evaluation and therapy services provided through dictated and/or written records for placement in client files.

• Provide emergency psychiatric service as needed, including facilitating in-patient admission and related services, usually in collaboration with other CAPS Staff.

• Communicate with providers at hospitals to assist with the care and transition of students to and from psychiatric hospitals.

• Serve as a resource to the University Student of Concern Committee, as needed.

• Provide staff development and educational seminars on selected matters of psychiatric expertise to CAPS staff and trainees.

• Establish clinical policies and guidelines for the provision of psychiatric services.

• Assist with the development of protocols and policies for treatment of ADHD/LD, chronic and severe mental illnesses to reflect best practices, department mission, and psychiatric treatment guidelines.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the CAPS Director.

• Stay up to date on psychiatric best practices, psychopharmacology, and student mental health trends.

Competencies:

• Clinical Expertise - Advanced knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Interpersonal Skills - Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse student populations.

• Crisis Management - Skilled in managing acute psychiatric crises with sound judgement and calm under pressure.

• Collaboration & Teamwork - Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary care team.

• Communication - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with students and colleagues.

• Ethics & Confidentiality - Maintains the highest professional and ethical standards in care.

• Adaptability - Flexibility in responding to changing student needs and campus dynamics.

Work Environment:

• This role operates primarily in a clinical office environment within St. John's University's health and counseling center.

• Interaction involves frequent contact with students experiencing varying degrees of mental health challenges.

• Work is typically performed in a confidential, private setting but may also require telehealth delivery.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for extended periods while conducting evaluations and follow up visits.

• Frequent use of computers, phones, and medical records systems.

• May need to respond quickly in emergency or crisis situations.

• Light physical activity such as walking between campus locations may be required.

Environmental Conditions:

• Standard clinical/office environment with minimal exposure to adverse conditions.

• Some exposure to emotionally charged situations when working with students in crisis.

• Requires maintaining a calm, professional demeanor in stressful circumstances.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time position; specific schedule to be determined in collaboration with the Director of Counseling.

• Flexible hours with potential for evening or weekend availability during peak times.

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic (D.O.).

• Licensed Physician (Psychiatrist) in the State of New York.

• Board certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry with adolescent and adult populations.

• Experience working with under-served populations and clinical co-morbidities (e.g., co-occurring mental health, substance abuse, and physical health problems).

• Knowledge and skills in pharmacotherapy for young adults and up-to-date knowledge of research and best clinical practices.

• Specialized knowledge of the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, sexual abuse, chronic and severe mental illness, and other issues common among the college mental health population.

• Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Electron Health Records scheduling such as Titanium, MediCat, Point N Click, etc.

• Familiarity with the young adult and college age population.

• Familiarity with integrative approaches to psychotherapy and medication management.

• Excellent communication and consulting skills in a large multidisciplinary team environment.

• Positive, flexible, and solution-focused attitude.

• Ability to quickly synthesize medical and psychiatric data and formulate effective and evidence-based clinical recommendations.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience working in higher education or with young adult populations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of integrated behavioral health models.

• Training or certification in trauma-informed care.

• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and telehealth platforms.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.


In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary range for this position is $185,000-$195,000. St. John's University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.


*Important Note- St. John's is NOT an E-Verify Employer

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events


Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.


St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.