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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. The role operates within the Student Health Services team and collaborates closely with the Mental Health Initiatives cluster, including Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), Student Well‑Being, Follow‑Up Team (SWIFT), and Case Management, to ensure the integration of psychiatric and counseling care for a holistic and coordinated approach to patient care. The patient population is highly motivated, responsible, and generally very engaged in their psychiatric care. The Psychiatrist communicates with primary care physicians, outside therapists, and care coordination regarding hospitalized or medically complicated patients. Other supports include robust informational systems, a user‑friendly electronic medical record system, onsite member services, a quality management team, and expert practice management.
The position provides approximately 85% face‑to‑face clinical time (60 minutes for new intakes, 30 minutes for follow‑up visits), 10% for administrative tasks, and 5% for collaboration with the Mental Health Initiatives cluster on student cases, treatment plans, and crisis management support. It will be hired at a level between 50% and 75% FTE.
Applicants 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; the expected pay scale is up to $319,400 annually. Salary offers consider education, licensure, certifications, experience, and organizational needs. UC Riverside has enlisted AMN Healthcare for recruitment. Questions and inquiries can be directed to CJ Stanford ( ).
Applicants must have current work authorization. UC Riverside cannot sponsor or take over employment visa sponsorship. As a University employee, you will comply with all applicable University policies and collective bargaining agreements. Federal, state, or local directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational 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
Knowledge of HIPAA, confidentiality, and patient privacy issues pertaining to the delivery of health care. Experience with Electronic Medical Records.
Must be able to work in a collaborative manner.
Must be able to influence others.
Must have effective diagnostic and decision‑making skills in the area of specialty/expertise.
Knowledge of current psychiatric diagnosis and treatment principles relating to general practice, and specifically to a young adult population.
Knowledge of standards of psychiatric care in the greater community.
Must be able to diagnose patient condition and make associated treatment recommendations.
Knowledge of issues of special importance to college/university students, including drug and alcohol use, eating disorders, chemical dependency and abuse, ADHD, LD, etc.
Expert clinical skills.
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/ICD‑10 coding and DSM‑5 in billing.
Strong interest in working with college‑age patients. Awareness of special issues affecting students engaged in rigorous academic programs and experiencing life on campus and developmental issues as they impact student adjustment to campus life. Sensitivity to issues relating to cultural diversity and the problems in adjustment faced by native and foreign students in an unfamiliar environment. Sensitivity to mental health issues of special importance to gay and lesbian students.
A reasonable level of auditory acuity and ability to communicate effectively with students, their families, providers, and staff.
Maintaining Board Certification is a mandatory condition for medical staff credentialing and clinical privileges.
Preferred Qualifications
None specified.
Additional Information
In the heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain. The campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region and offers a living laboratory for exploring critical community issues.
UC Riverside is ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities (Money Magazine 2020) and among the top 1 % of universities worldwide (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, a 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; its Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest insect specimen collections in the nation (Center for World University Rankings).
UCR’s distinguished faculty includes 2 Nobel Laureates and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 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.
Benefits
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Worksite address
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Who can apply
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