Psychiatrist, University Counseling Center

Vanderbilt University • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Staff Psychiatrist is part of the University Counseling Center (UCC) in the Student Affairs division at Vanderbilt University. This position provides integrated psychiatric assessment and ongoing care of students presenting for mental health services. Treatment incorporates biological, psychological, and social factors in a culturally responsive and affirming framework. The Staff Psychiatrist develops evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment plans to target the student needs within a flexible, multidisciplinary, and multimodal system of care. The Staff Psychiatrist maintains appropriate and timely documentation for recordkeeping and communication with other service providers. This position also develops effective working relationships with the Vanderbilt community, including Student Care Network entities, the Student Health Center, academic deans, faculty, residential staff, Vanderbilt University Police Department and other relevant campus partners, to ensure a collaborative support network on campus. The Staff Psychiatrist also participates in the development of innovative programs for students based on knowledge and awareness of emerging campus mental health trends and needs. This position provides some outreach and educational programming to the Vanderbilt campus community to enhance student mental health, wellness, and skill development. This position reports directly to the Associate Director for Psychiatry and provides clinical and administrative supervision to Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) and requires 40 hours per week with onsite work.

Requirements

• Board-certified/board-eligible Psychiatrist with completion of ACGME-approved psychiatric residency.
• Eligibility and/or active medical licensure in Tennessee.
• Eligibility and/or active DEA.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in a counseling center and understanding of the role and function of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary setting.
• Experience working with transitional age youth.
• Experience in the provision of crisis intervention and consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with patients/clients as well as colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide an integrated psychiatric assessment and ongoing care of students presenting for mental health services.
• Develop appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment plans to target the needs of the student within a flexible, multidisciplinary, and multimodal system of care.
• Collaborate effectively with other treatment resources for the benefit of students.
• Maintain appropriate and timely documentation for recordkeeping and communication with other service providers.
• Develop effective working relationships with the Vanderbilt community, including Student Care Network entities, the Student Health Center, academic deans, faculty, residential staff, Student Affairs, Vanderbilt University Police Department and other relevant campus partners.
• Collaborate on effective and innovative programs for students based on knowledge and awareness of emerging campus mental health trends and needs.
• Provide some outreach and educational programming to campus community to support campus and individual mental health, wellness, and skill development.
• Provide psychiatric assessments of students in a mental health crisis with demonstration of effective diagnostic skills and treatment planning for a variety of mental health concerns and conditions.
• Respond to mental health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner to support students.
• Identify appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for students in crisis.
• Collaborate with the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Emergency Department, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital, the Partial Hospital Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and other community providers.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs).
• Participate in training activities including case conference, small group supervision, and seminars/workshops.
• Co-facilitate therapy and skill-based groups/workshops with trainees.
• Limited service on divisional committees and working groups.
• Participate in division-wide events, as needed.
• Learn and comply with financial policies and procedures related to travel, procurement, and expense reporting.
• Engage in professional development, including presentations at pertinent conferences and workshops.
• Perform other duties necessary to enhance the student experience and/or facilitate the success of the University, division, or department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed