Psychiatrist - UF Student Health Care Center

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Health Care Center at the University of Florida is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) non-tenure track Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor faculty psychiatrist to join its psychiatry team, which includes MDs and psychiatric Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). This role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric care to UF students with diverse mental health challenges, including general mental health disorders, trauma, eating disorders, and substance abuse disorders. The position also requires maintaining clinical records and participating in after-hours psychiatric emergency services for the UF student community. The psychiatrist will collaborate with various campus entities to help students achieve optimal health and academic success. The role operates with independence, guided by the Director of the SHCC, while working closely with a team of medical professionals. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications. UF Student Health Care Psychiatry (SHP) is committed to addressing mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions through psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, coordination of care, and medication management, embracing a Collaborative Care Model. The SHCC is fully accredited by the AAAHC and is located in a state-of-the-art WELL-certified building on UF’s campus, offering a range of medical services.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree
• Licensed in or eligible for licensure in the State of Florida
• Board certified/board eligible in psychiatry
• Completed residency in psychiatry
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Fellowship training in Addiction Medicine, or Child & Adolescent
• Prior clinical experience working with the collegiate-age population

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication evaluation, treatment, follow-up care, and crisis intervention/emergency services for students with general mental health issues, trauma, eating disorders, and alcohol/substance abuse issues.
• Provide psychiatric consultation services, as requested, to Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) therapy staff, Student Health Care Center (SHCC) medical providers, student groups, and faculty and staff within the UF community (e.g., Housing and Residence Education, Dean of Students Office, Disability Resource Center, RecSports, University Athletic Association, UF Police Department).
• Maintain clinical records on findings and treatments following established charting guidelines.
• Provide regular back-up and after-hours psychiatric emergency/urgent duties with other Student Health Psychiatry (SHP) staff.
• Teach residents and medical students on elective rotations during patient care activities at the Student Health Care Center.
• Participate in educational conferences, seminars, and lectures and share in faculty duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees