Student Health Psychiatrist

Overview

Job ID
37240955

Category
Healthcare

Organization
Health Wellbeing and Safety

Department
Student Health Services

Location
Main Campus - UCR

Salary
$167,152 - $429,063

Date Posted
2026-03-25T12:00:00.000Z

Application Deadline
Open Until Filled

Schedule
8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time
Full-time(100%)

Other Information
Qalifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The Psychiatrist will provide high-quality psychiatric care to students at the University of California Riverside. This includes evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management. This position operates within the Student Health Services team and collaborates closely with the Mental Health Initiatives cluster, which include Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), Student Well-being, and Follow up Team (SWIFT), and Case Management, to ensure the integration of psychiatric and counseling care to ensure a holistic and coordinate approach to patient care. This patient population is interesting, highly motivated, and generally very responsible about their psychiatric care. Communicates as necessary with primary care physicians and with outside therapists. Collaborates with Care Coordination regarding hospitalized patients or patients with complicated medical needs. Other supports include robust informational systems, user-friendly electronic medical record system, on-site member services, a quality management team, and expert practice management. The position provides 85% face-to-face clinical time (60 minutes for new intakes, 30 minutes for follow-up visits), 10% allotted for administrative tasks and 5 % allotted for collaboration with the Mental Health Initiatives cluster on student cases, treatment plans, and crisis management support. This position will be hired between 80% to 100% FTE. Candidates may be required to conduct a presentation as part of the interview process. The full salary range for the Student Health Psychiatrist is $167,152 - $429,063 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $319,400 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. UC Riverside has enlisted AMN Healthcare to assist us in our search. Questions and inquiries can be directed to CJ Stanford with AMN Healthcare () and will be handled in a secure, sensitive and confidential manner. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Medical School and successful completion of a Psychiatry Residency at an ACGME accredited program by the time of hire.

Minimum Requirements

Maintaining Board Certification is a mandatory condition for medical staff credentialing and clinical privileges. Ability to work and communicate in a positive and cooperative manner in a multidisciplinary environment. Goodwritten and oral communication skills using fluent English, including medical charting and correspondence. Knowledge of AAAHC requirements relating to psychiatric diagnosis, treatment and record keeping. Experience with ICD 9/ICDI0 coding, DSM-5 in billing. Must be able to work in a collaborative manner. Knowledge of issues of special importance to college/university students, including drug and alcohol use, eating disorders, chemical dependency and abuse, ADHD, LD, etc. Knowledge of current psychiatric diagnosis and treatment principles relating to general practice, and specifically to a young adult population. A reasonable level of auditory acuity and be able to communicate effectively with students and their family and providers and staff. Expert clinical skills. Knowledge of HIPAA, confidentiality and patient privacy issues pertaining to the delivery of health care. Experience with Electronic Medical Records. Knowledge of standards of psychiatric care in the greater community. Must be able to diagnose patient condition and make associated treatment recommendations. Must have effective diagnostic and decision making skills in area of specialty/expertise. Strong interest in working with college age patients. Awareness of special issues affecting students engaged inrigorous academic programs and experiencing life on campus and developmental issues as they impact astudents adjustment to campus life. Sensitivity to issues relating to cultural diversity and the problems inadjustment faced by native and foreign students in an unfamiliar environment. Sensitivity to mental health issues of special importance to gay and lesbian students. Must be able to influence others.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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License Requirements

• Recent Graduates: Candidates currently completing a residency or fellowship in Psychiatry must be Board Eligible. Such candidates must achieve full Board Certification at the first available examination cycle following their hire date, not to exceed nine months.
• Seasoned Clinicians: Must be Board Certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) at the time of hire.
• Possession of an unrestricted Federal DEA license at the time of hire.
• Must possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) / Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card at the time of hire and must be maintained in accordance with the American Heart Association standards.

Certification Requirements

• ABMS/AOA Board Certification in Psychiatry. For seasoned clinicians this is a requirement at the time of hire. For Recent graduates, must achieve full Board Certification at the first available examination cycle following the hire date, not to exceed nine months.

Educational Condition Requirements

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Job Description Details

General Information

Job Title

STDT HEALTH PHYSCN 5

Job Code

006000

Grade

106

Department Head

Jackie Rodriguez

Supervisor

Kenneth Han

Department Custom Scope

The Psychiatrist will provide high-quality psychiatric care to students at the University of California Riverside. This includes evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management. This position operates within the Student Health Services team and collaborates closely with the Mental Health Initiatives cluster, which include Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), Student Well-being, and Follow up Team (SWIFT), and Case Management, to ensure the integration of psychiatric and counseling care to ensure a holistic and coordinate approach to patient care. This patient population is interesting, highly motivated, and generally very responsible about their psychiatric care. Communicates as necessary with primary care physicians and with outside therapists. Collaborates with Care Coordination regarding hospitalized patients or patients with complicated medical needs. Other supports include robust informational systems, user-friendly electronic medical record system, on-site member services, a quality management team, and expert practice management. The position provides 85% face-to-face clinical time (60 minutes for new intakes, 30 minutes for follow-up visits), 10% allotted for administrative tasks and 5 % allotted for collaboration with the Mental Health Initiatives cluster on student cases, treatment plans, and crisis management support. This position will be hired between 80% to 100% FTE.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Services (Face to Face Clinical Time) Evaluation & Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including clinical interviews, history-taking, and diagnostic tests. Diagnose mental health disorders using the DSM-5 and other relevant diagnostic tools.Collaborate with mental health counselors and psychologists to discuss initial diagnoses and treatment plans for complex cases. Treatment Plan Coordination & Follow-up: Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with students, counseling services, and other healthcare professionals. Design and initiate appropriate evidence-based interventions, which may include medication management, psychotherapy referrals, and other psychiatric treatments.Schedule regular follow-up appointments to assess the effectiveness of treatments, monitor changes in symptoms, and adjust treatment plans as necessary.Maintain communication with students regarding their progress and address any concerns they may have regarding their psychiatric care. Order Lab Test as appropriate. Medication Management: Prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications as part of treatment for psychiatric disorders, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder.Regularly review medication regimens to assess effectiveness and address any side effects or concerns. Educate students on the purpose, expected outcomes, potential side effects, and risks of prescribed medications. Provide support for students experiencing difficulties with medication adherence or side effects, working with them to find solutions and adjustments as needed. Work with counseling staff to coordinate follow-up care, ensuring that students have ongoing support between psychiatric appointments.
85%
• Administrative Time Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records for all patient assessments, treatment plans, prescriptions, and follow-up care in compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards. Provide clear, concise progress notes to communicate patient information to other members of the student care team. Prepare reports or summaries on treatment outcomes as requested by SHS or CAPS leadership. Reports to Chief Medical Office (CMO) any issues which may impact patient care and safety and contributes resolution management. When working with CAPS clients, reports to the Counseling Center Director or clinical director all issues which may impact client care and safety and contributes to resolution Management. Contributes to the establishment of policy regarding psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, referral, confidentiality, release of information to and from outside professional sources, record keeping and any other issues affecting standards of practice for psychiatry. Contributes to review of mental health records according to departmental standards, policies and procedures, quality of care issues and QI studies. Will be actively involved in supporting Chief Physician to attain AAAHC re-accreditation. Within SHS reports to supervisor all issues which may impact patient care and safety and contributes to their resolution. When working with Counseling Center clients, reports to the Counseling Center director or clinical director all issues which may impact client care and safety and contributes to their resolution. Maintains professional standards of documentation using Electronic Medical Records that are succinct and accurate and completed in a timely fashion. Informed consent is obtained and documented where applicable. Medication allergies and side effects are documented appropriately. Initial intake, closing summaries, referral forms and other required documents are completed appropriately.
10%
• Consultation, Collaboration, & Crisis Management Support Provides psychiatric consultation to SHS clinicians (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants), Mental Health professionals within CAPS and SWIFT (including Licensed mental health therapists, pre-doctoral psychology interns and post-doctoral psychology fellow), and UCR Case Managers. As a part of a collaborative treatment team and when clinically appropriate, the psychiatrist will be available to consult about students of concern who are also being managed by other departments such as CAPS, SWIFT, and Case Management. Psychiatrist will participate in a coordinated care approach in conjunction with other UCR professionals (e.g. Licensed behavioral health practitioners, case managers [clinical and non-clinical]), when there are complex presentations, psychiatric concerns or emergencies. This may include identification and implementation of case management strategies, situation assessment and management (e.g., aberrant behavior), facilitation of care and appropriate disposition is emphasized. When requested, will provide psychiatric consultation and support in development of intervention and treatment planning during mental health crises, including emergency assessments. In collaboration with the Health Education Office (The Well), offer psycho-education and information to students about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies. Provide resources for self-care, stress management, and resilience-building in a college setting. When appropriate and in collaboration with Mental Health Initiative Cluster, participate in wellness initiatives, workshops, and other outreach efforts to educate the student body on mental health topics. Other duties as necessary.
5%

Special Conditions

• Must successfully pass credentialing process and criminal background check.
• Strong professional references.