Staff Psychiatrist

Position Summary

• Provide age appropriate, time limited, crisis intervention as well as acute, chronic and preventive psychiatric care to students and eligible members of the University community.
• Provide initial evaluation for psychopharmacological interventions based on the presenting concern, clinical interview, subjective questionnaires, and consultation with counseling staff.
• Synthesize objective and subjective data to formulate a conceptualization of the client’s diagnoses, primary problem, and basic plan for medication management or other recommended intervention.
• Make internal and external referrals as indicated following practice guidelines and general scope of service.
• Use policies and procedures for tracking to ensure referrals are successful.
• Establish collaborative working relationships that involve both the initiation and progression of an individualized treatment plan.
• Support the collaborative care model through a consultative relationship with primary care providers through embedded Behavioral Care Managers as part of an integrated model with medical services.
• Follow professional and organizational standards to document in the electronic health record.
• Provide consultation to faculty/staff, student, and family members of students.
• Work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team including: involvement in performance improvement initiatives; provide input toward constructive solutions to work-place challenges; actively participating in required meetings; show respect for internal and external customers and; demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation of individual’s cultural diversity and individuality.
• Obtain continuing education as required by law to maintain licensure.
• Recognize that changes in the population will entail changes in duties and work expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The application deadline is open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately. Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 1, 2021. The projected start date is January 1, 2022 and is negotiable. All applicants MUST submit three current letters of reference written on professional letterhead and signed, as well as a current CV/resume. Applications will not be considered completed and eligible for review until all three letters are received.

Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Human Resources (https://hr.uga.edu/). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F0981P

Working Title

Staff Psychiatrist

Department

UHC-Psychiatry

About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia ( UGA ), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The Health Center is a large multi-specialty ambulatory care organization that is accredited by the Joint Commission with primary care medical home designation. All licensed clinicians at the University Health Center are members of our Medical Staff whose role is to ensure that care is evidence based and of the highest quality. The membership serves as exemplars of our student-centered service excellence culture.

Psychiatric Services are co-located with Counseling Services and the integrated delivery model for mental and behavioral health is organizationally identified as Counseling and Psychiatric Services ( CAPS ). As an agency, Counseling and Psychiatric Services ( CAPS ) is committed to the promotion and celebration of diversity in all of its forms. We are a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary, and multi-theoretical staff striving to provide culturally competent clinical services, outreach programming, and training opportunities.

College/Unit/Department website

Information about CAPS and the University Health Center can be found at: http://www.uhs.uga.edu

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

None

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date

01/01/2022

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

09/20/2021

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

UGA Statement

PLEASE NOTE : On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit https://coronavirus.uga.edu/executive-order/ or call (706) 542-2222.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Medical Professional

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Staff Physician

Contract Type

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

MD or DO degree

Additional Requirements

• Completion of accredited psychiatric residency,
• BC/BE in psychiatry.
• Physician licensure in the State of Georgia required by date of first employment.
• One year of clinical experience in a university counseling or mental health setting, and/or one year of experience as a consulting psychiatrist in a Collaborative Care Model or similar.
• CPR / AED certification required within first year of employment

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Training and 2 years or more of experience working with individuals from traditionally underserved populations – first generation, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, Latinx, rural, veterans.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Familiarity and skill with brief assessment and crisis intervention
• 1 year or more supervisory experience
• Completion of an accredited child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in a team environment.
• Training and skills in providing telehealth services. Familiarity with accreditation (JC, APA, and/or IACS ) requirements and standards for site visit review.
• Background working in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting with a diverse student population.
• Familiarity with AOD, ED, or ADD / ADHD .
• Skill or interest in mental health outreach programming.
• Familiarity working with an electronic health care system such as PnC.
• Background working in a setting involved in the training and supervision of counseling and psychotherapy to students in training or post-graduate professionals

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide primary (mental health outreach), secondary, and tertiary services to eligible members of the UGA community within an ambulatory scope of service. Provide initial evaluation for psychopharmacological interventions based on the presenting concern, clinical interview, subjective questionnaires, and consultation with counseling staff. Synthesize objective and subjective data to formulate a conceptualization of the client’s diagnoses, primary problem, and basic plan for medication management or other recommended intervention. Make internal and external referrals as indicated following practice guidelines and general scope of service. Use policies and procedures for tracking to ensure referrals are successful. Establish collaborative working relationships with clients that involve both the initiation and progression of an individualized treatment plan. Follow professional and organizational standards to document in the electronic health record.

Percentage Of Time

60

Duties/Responsibilities

Develop individualized treatment plans based on an investigation of empirically supported treatment options, make appropriate referrals, and accurately document treatment provided. Provide clinical supervision for psychiatric nurse practitioners, behavioral care managers and counselling staff. Work collegially with primary care staff and support the collaborative care model through a consultative relationship with primary care providers through embedded Behavioral Care Managers as part of an integrated model with medical services.

Percentage Of Time

30

Duties/Responsibilities

Administrative Tasks and Meetings: Be an active, respectful, and engaged member of CAPS & UHC teams and work groups. Actively seek to improve services to eligible members of the UGA community. Participate in PI projects. Attend staff and other assigned meetings/committees.

Percentage Of Time

5

Duties/Responsibilities

Professional Development & Peer Consultation: Attend staff and other assigned clinical meetings/committees. Maintain professional licensure. Support development of CAPS & UHC staff. Other duties as required.

Percentage Of Time

5

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Unofficial Letters of Recommendation

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Portfolio
3. List of References with Contact Information