Staff Psychiatrist, 80%

Who We Are Founded in 1965, Who We Are Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit The UC Irvine Student Health Center is a comprehensive outpatient clinic staffed with licensed primary care physicians, psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers, dentists, physician assistants, registered nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. Medical specialists from various disciplines including dermatology, orthopedics/sports medicine, gynecology, internal medicine, and ENT provide on-site consultation on a regular basis. Student Health also offers basic radiology and clinical laboratory services, insurance consultation, and an on-site pharmacy, making SHC a comprehensive and convenient clinic dedicated to serving students. Your Role on the Team The Staff Psychiatrist provides direct, outpatient, ambulatory patient care, including psychiatric consultations and facilitating hospitalizations. This position is responsible for assuring continuous and ongoing quality, accessibility, and safety of mental health services to the patients and is responsible for promptly reporting to the Chief of Psychiatry and/or leadership delegate all issues which may impact patient care and safety. This position is also responsible for providing professional consultation to other Student Health Center clinicians, Student Affairs, academic, professional, and department advisors, and staff of other campus departments on mental health issues and emergencies. The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. Required What It Takes to be Successful Knowledge of current psychiatric diagnosis and treatment principles relating to general practice and specifically to the college/university population. Knowledge of HIPAA, FERPA, CMIA, and patient privacy issues pertaining to the delivery of health care, especially in mental health. Knowledge of the standard of psychiatric care in the greater community. Skills in diagnostic evaluation. Sensitivity to issues relating to all forms of diversity, including but not limited to culture, sexual orientation, gender, and socioeconomic status. Knowledge of issues of special importance to youth groups and college-age adults, including drug and alcohol use, eating disorders, substance use, abuse, and dependency, AD/HD, LD, etc. Awareness of developmental issues as they relate to young adults transitioning into new living/learning environments. Knowledge of accreditation requirements relating to psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, record-keeping, and electronic medical records. MD, or recognized equivalent. Must hold Board Certification in Psychiatry. Must hold a current license to practice medicine in the State of California. Maintains an active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification. Preferred Ability to work in a systems-of-care mode Strong knowledge of early adolescent and transitional age youth / emerging adult population psychiatric treatment. Prior experience working professionally with emotional, psychological, or psychiatric issues among young adults, especially college students, is strongly preferred. Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record system. 3-5 years of direct patient care experience after completing accredited residency training in medicine. Special Conditions This position’s schedule is M-F and during traditional work hours, however, weekend or non-traditional work hours may be required for special projects or busy times of the year, or when strict deadlines must be met. In the case of extended hours, this position may be required to work those hours. Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan background check, verification and continued monitoring or licensure as it applies to the position, and successful completion of our background review or credentialing process, as appropriate to the position. The employee must comply with OSHA, CA/OSHA, and CDC recommendations and requirements regarding vaccination and testing of healthcare employees. This includes, but may not be limited to; current hepatitis B immunizations, annual flu vaccinations, and annual tuberculosis screening. The employee must comply with CDPH and UC COVID-19 Vaccine Policy, by providing proof of Full Vaccination or submitting a request for Exception. Per the UC Ethics Briefing, the employee is responsible for reporting any and all potential conflicts of interest to their supervisor in a timely manner. Total Rewards In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. This position is fully onsite with possible 1 day of remote work after a six month probationary period. The expected pay range for this recruitment is $184,548.00- $283,920.00 (Annual). Conditions Of Employment The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - Closing Statement The University of California is an 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, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization #J-18808-Ljbffr