Job SummaryProvide professional services in psychiatry including psychiatric assessment, consultation, medication management, and referrals to CSULB students.Incumbent enthusiastically supports the University's strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students, and to offer CSULB students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning the quality of campus life.Furthermore, the incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive to enhance the quality of campus life. This position uses a student-centered and equity-minded approach in all communication and service efforts.CSULB has been recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs in 2024.Key Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric assessment and medication management to students - Provide initial intake evaluations and follow-up for students referred to psychiatry. Formulation of appropriate ICD diagnosis, treatment plan, and disposition. Provide medication consultation and intervention as needed.
Provide consultation to CAPS staff, campus SHS providers, CSU faculty/ staff, as well as the public, both in-person and on the telephone.
Provide psychiatric consultation for the wide campus community.

Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesThe ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in providing comprehensive psychiatric services, including clinical assessment, medication management, crisis intervention, and psychiatric hospitalization, particularly within a young adult population. Candidates should possess a strong foundation in evidence-based care and safe medication protocols, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Student Health Services (SHS), and other campus partners to support mental health promotion, harm reduction, and substance abuse prevention initiatives. The role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, to engage diplomatically with students, staff, faculty, and the broader campus community, including in-person and telephone consultations. A commitment to teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment, cultural competence, and the ability to maintain cooperative and respectful working relationships are essential. Candidates must also demonstrate reliability, adherence to safe work practices, and basic computer proficiency to support clinical and administrative functions.Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a medical school recognized by the Medical Board of California and completion of one or more residency programs in a specialty appropriate to the assigned duties with increasingly responsible experience in the practice of that specialty.

Licenses/Certificates

Valid and relevant State of California license to practice medicine; current medical board certification appropriate for the assigned duties; valid DEA certificate and number for prescribing controlled substances; and current CPR/AED certification required.

Current and valid Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry before commencement of the position.

CA Driver's License preferred.

Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on university business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.DepartmentStudent Health ServicesClassificationPhysician-Specialty ServicesCompensationThis appointment is for an 11/12 pay-plan position. The incumbent works 11 months per year and is paid over 12 months.Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $12,588 - $24,499 per month.BenefitsExcellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.Time Base1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.Duration of AppointmentThis is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.Physical Summary

Light work - Job involves some lifting of medium weight objects (10-20 pounds) and/or 10% - 20% of the job involves standing or walking.

Application ProceduresClick Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.Additional InformationThe person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.Equal Employment StatementConsistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.AccommodationsWe provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact .Out of State Employment PolicyCalifornia State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.As of January 1, 2022 the prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.Advertised: May 24 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 23 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

Psychiatrist – 11/12 Pay Plan

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