Staff Psychiatrist

Job Summary University Health Services is looking for a Staff Psychiatrist to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work in our exciting environment, meeting the health and well–being needs of the UW‑Madison student population. The Staff Psychiatrist provides routine and emergent psychiatric care to University of Wisconsin‑Madison students under the supervision of the Director of Psychiatry. This care includes: Providing psychiatric care per national standards to patients with a variety of psychiatric disorders, including eating disorders, ADHD, psychotic illnesses, and substance use disorders. Performing a comprehensive mental health history and diagnostic interview, ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing, and making therapeutic decisions including prescribing medications within the scope of state licensure. Demonstrating a commitment to serving all populations at the University of Wisconsin, educating mostly transitional‑age patients from Wisconsin and around the globe. Collaborating and following workflows in a complex system to engage with, provide consultation or provider referrals to, other treatment providers including mental health and medical providers inside and outside of University Health Services, or coordinate care with care managers. Monitoring patient outcomes and initiating modifications to treatment plan based on patient response. Following agency policies and procedures consistent with state health statutes, ethical guidelines, best practices, HIPAA, and FERPA, and maintain accurate and timely documentation for all clinical interactions and consultations. Duties will be performed under the supervision of the Director of Psychiatry. Key Responsibilities Educate transitional‑age patients from Wisconsin and around the globe. Develop and evaluate care plans, and prescribe medications and treatments in support of patient health and well‑being. Complete documentation for eligibility for campus disability services, international student needs, qualifications to study abroad, etc. Provide psychiatric care per national standards of care to patients with a variety of psychiatric disorders including eating disorders, ADHD, psychotic illnesses, and substance use disorders. Attend meetings to support institutional efforts. Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessment, including mental status examination, assess and manage safety risks, and document care and clinical considerations per UHS policy. Collaborate and follow workflows in a complex system to engage with therapists within and outside the institution, with care managers to coordinate that care, and other referrals. Department University Health Services, Mental Health Services, Psychiatric Services Compensation The starting salary is $230,000, and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. An employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurance and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Information can be found at UW is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (TEPSLF) programs. Required Qualifications Minimum of one (1) year experience in a mental health setting. Licensed Psychiatrist in the State of Wisconsin, or eligible to become licensed in the State of Wisconsin by start date. Board certification in Psychiatry: Board‑eligible candidates will be considered only in their immediate post‑graduate year. Board‑eligible candidates must become board certified within 12 months of hire. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with transitional age youth/adolescents/young adult patient population. Experience in college health or college mental health setting. Education Terminal Degree, MD or DO. Institutional Statement on Diversity Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW‑Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin‑Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background—people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr