Staff Psychiatrist (Student Health & Well-Being - Mental Health Services) - #Staff

Student Health and Well-being (SHWB) Mental Health Services at Johns Hopkins University seeks an energetic, organized, and motivated Staff Psychiatrist to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment focused on delivering innovative mental healthcare and supporting the well-being of a diverse community of learners. The Psychiatrist will provide initial psychiatric evaluations, medication management visits, and consultation. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues to provide culturally competent, evidence-based psychiatric care. Mental Health Services provides care for undergraduate and graduate students, professional students (medical and nursing), residents, fellows, and trainees at multiple clinic locations in Baltimore.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• This position's direct clinical service responsibilities will be primarily based at the East Baltimore campus clinic, with potential time dedicated to our Homewood campus clinic.

• See minimum qualifications for required timeframes of licensure.

• Jurisdiction required: Maryland.

Direct Clinical Service (80-85%)

• Creates a warm and welcoming clinical environment where clients feel supported and respected as they pursue their personal, academic, and professional goals.

• Provides psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication evaluations, and follow-ups.

• Assists with urgent referrals and supports transitions to higher levels of care.

• Collaborates with providers within SHWB as an interdisciplinary treatment team, including therapists, psychiatric providers, primary care clinicians, case management, and disability services staff.

• Provides clinical case management to support connections to appropriate resources and bridge clients to care.

• Consults, as appropriate, with providers in the community to facilitate continuity of care.

Collaborative and Other Activities (15-20%)

• Remains abreast of current literature and research on student behavioral health and evidence-based intervention strategies.

• Contributes to the professional development of trainees and SHWB staff through the provision of didactic training and seminars.

• Participates in case consultation, student risk management, peer chart reviews, and other departmental committees as directed.

• Participates in clinical training programs and may serve as a clinical supervisor for residents or fellows.

• Participates in MHS recruitment and hiring processes.

• Completes documentation and administrative duties in accordance with MHS policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Skilled in working with diverse populations that may be historically underrepresented in mental health, and psychiatric care is strongly preferred. Examples include members of the LGBTQ+ community, communities of color, historically underserved and minoritized populations, individuals on the autism spectrum or identifying as neurodivergent, and international students/learners.

• Bilingual proficiency is highly desirable.

Additional Information (Working Conditions)

• Credentialing through Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Hospital Department of Psychiatry.

• Schedule: 37.5 hours per week (not including lunch breaks). Clinics are open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; some after-hours and weekend work may be expected based on the university's programmatic needs during the academic year (e.g., orientation, special events, etc.).

• One day of remote work is standard for full-time staff.

• This position is designated as a Required Attendance Employee, which is vital to the operation of a workgroup, so they may be required to work during a university closure in response to operational needs.

About Johns Hopkins University Division of Student Health and Well-being

The Johns Hopkins University Student Health & Well-Being practice group supports well-being, primary care, and mental health services for JHU students and learners across all nine schools within the University. Our integrated service delivery model provides dynamic health and well-being promotion, support, and programming, student disability services including guidance and resources, in-person primary and mental health care options at our clinics, and remote support through phone and online resources.

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and supporting the professional development of a diverse team of practitioners and support staff who bring a range of intersecting identities and personal and professional experiences to their roles. Johns Hopkins University comprises undergraduate and graduate students and learners from across the globe, and the division of Student Health and Well-being prioritizes innovative care delivery models to meet the evolving needs of our stakeholders and to support the development and sustainability of well-being.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. Degree from an accredited medical school.

• All residency and post-graduate training from accredited programs.

• Board Certified in Psychiatry or Board Eligible. If Board Eligible should be prepared to certify within a year of hire.

• Unrestricted license to practice in Maryland; complete sufficient continuing medical education credits to satisfy medical license/license renewal requirements on an ongoing basis.

• Psychiatrist shall have DEA and State of Maryland Controlled Substance (CDS) Certifications.

• The psychiatrist shall be credentialed at Johns Hopkins University before the start date.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited fellowship program and 3+ years of experience is preferred.

• Clinical experience in the outpatient setting within a university is preferred, with a focus on treating issues prevalent within the student/learner population, such as anxiety, mood disorders, autism spectrum, co-occurring substance use disorders, sleep disorders, and ADHD.

Classified Title: Staff Psychiatrist

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MI

Starting Salary Range: $117,900 - $220,000 Annually ($200k - $220k targeted, Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Mon - Fri / 08:30am - 06:00pm (hours vary, some weekends and evenings expected)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/East Baltimore Campus

Department name: Mental Health Services

Personnel area: University Student Services

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.