Per Diem Psychiatrist (6003C) University Health Services #74143

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Departmental Overview

University Health Services (UHS) serves the campus as a comprehensive campus-based health center providing fully accredited medical care, mental health services, and innovative health promotion programs for students, faculty and staff. We coordinate off-campus care through a network of community specialists and hospitals and also administer a major medical insurance plan for students. In addition, UHS serves the campus through public health, health justice, and health policy initiatives. Learn more by visiting the UHS website, our strategic plan, and our UHS values.

Application Review Date

This job will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

The Psychiatrist provides direct patient care service including new patient evaluation (emergent, urgent, and routine), follow-up care, and case management as required. This includes the following:

• Initial intake evaluation for patients referred to psychiatry. An appropriate intake includes the reason for referral, history of present illness, pertinent medical and psychiatric histories, current medications, allergies, trauma and violence histories, substance use history, other pertinent psychosocial history and an appropriate mental status and physical examination.
• Initial evaluation includes formulation based on information obtained in the first appointment, mental health differential diagnosis, treatment plan, and disposition. The treatment plan includes ordering and interpreting diagnostic test(s) as appropriate, recommending therapeutic treatment modalities (including medications), obtaining informed consent prior to initiating treatment(s), providing appropriate psychoeducation, and providing referrals as appropriate. Prior medical and/or mental health records from outside providers will be requested as appropriate.
• Collaboration with all members of the medical and mental health care team throughout treatment
• Monitoring of changes in client's symptoms, mental status, and/or condition and medication side effects as appropriate
• Changes to treatment plan as appropriate
• Monitoring the impact of and relationship to any non-prescribed substances used and collaborating on treatment plan when indicated
• Monitoring for misuse or diversion of stimulant medication and collaborating on treatment plan when indicated
• Requests consultation with colleagues when appropriate

Collaboration and Consultation

The Psychiatrist collaborates in relation to providing direct patient care as above, and acts as a consultant in area of expertise to various clinical disciplines at UHS and the campus at large in the following manner:

• In regard to direct patient care, the Psychiatrist collaborates with all members of the patient care team and consults with colleagues when appropriate (as above)
• The Psychiatrist provides coverage care for clients of colleagues when indicated
• The incumbent provides expert psychiatry consultation regarding patient assessment and management when requested by any staff member in Clinical Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Social Services, and other UHS staff, as needed
• The Psychiatrist may provide consultation or information in regard to area of expertise to a campus group for the purposes of crisis intervention or education

Administrative

Maintains professional standards of documentation:

• An initial intake (as specified above), follow-up appointments, any other patient or third-party contacts,
  consultations, termination summaries and all other pertinent and required patient-specific information are
  documented appropriately in the psychiatric record
• Chart notes are succinct and accurate and completed in a timely fashion in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Charting reflects the process of care, patient progress and current mental status
• Informed consent is obtained and documented where applicable
• Medication allergies and side effects are documented appropriately and kept up to date

Reviews requests for medical records:

The Psychiatrist provides clinical analysis and input as needed to review outside requests for UHS psychiatry records.

Organizational Responsibilities

The Psychiatrist conducts all activities with the mission and goals of CAPS, UHS and the campus in mind:

• Adheres to principles of quality, customer oriented standards
• Demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, and sensitivity in all interactions with patients and staff
• Maintains an understanding of the social, cultural and environmental context of health, including mental health on the college campus
• Participate constructively in staff meetings
• When assigned, actively participates on UHS committees and/or the development of new programs/ideas
• Documents and refers administrative inquiries, patient complaints/concerns to appropriate supervisors
• Is knowledgeable of patient rights and responsibilities, rules of confidentiality and patient privacy
• Readily accepts additional responsibility including assisting with unit operations when requested
• Maintains patient records appropriately including confidentiality and completeness of notes. This includes written and electronic records
• Is knowledgeable of UHS and campus departments, services, locations
• Is knowledgeable of operational, administrative, business, and personnel policies
• Works collaboratively with University Health Services staff
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability as health care practices and related technology change

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Education

• MD, or recognized equivalent.
• Successful completion of Psychiatry Residency at an ACGME accredited program
• Significant clinical experience in outpatient Psychiatry

Licenses and Certifications

• Active, unrestricted and valid California Medical License
• Active DEA registration in order to prescribe Schedule II - V medications
• Current board certification or board exam eligibility in Psychiatry
• Active Basic Life Support certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have effective diagnostic and decision making skills in area of specialty/expertise
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of patients presenting with symptoms consistent with ADHD
• Experience in the assessment of and ability to work with high risk populations, including severe and complex mental health concerns
• Working knowledge of college developmental and mental health issues including dual diagnoses
• Experience working with and commitment to addressing the needs of multicultural and marginalized populations
• Effective verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of applicable laws and standards of professional conduct
• Expertise working in a collaborative manner with diverse patient groups, medical and mental health staff, and campus and community partners
• Effective skills in communication, coordination and consultation
• Must be computer literate

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years post-licensure
• Experience working with multicultural and marginalized college student populations in university counseling
• Working knowledge of electronic health records

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

• The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $110.00 - $134.61. The full hourly range for this position is $72.40 - $196.81.
• This is a per diem appointment with variable hours, approximately 8-10 hours per week. Schedule to be determined with the successful applicant.
• Per diem positions are not eligible for the UC benefits plan.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• Your employment is dependent on obtaining and maintaining a credentialing clearance (if applicable), background clearance and medical clearance according to University Health Service policies.
• This is not a visa opportunity.
• This position is governed by the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the University of California and the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD). More information is available at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/dx/contract.html.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

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