Psychiatrist

California State University-Northridge • Los Angeles, CA

279d • $6,866 - $10,500

About The Position

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.

Requirements

• Graduation from a medical school recognized by the Medical Board of California.
• Completion of at least one residency program in psychiatry or a related specialty.
• CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS A VALID LICENSE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN CALIFORNIA.
• CURRENT AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL SPECIALITIES (ABMS) CERTIFICATION IN THE SPECIALTY OF PSYCHIATRY (OR WITHIN 24 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT).
• DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENT (DEA) CERTIFICATE AND NUMBER FOR PRESCRIBING PHYSICIANS.

Nice To Haves

• Prior/current affiliation with a hospital or outpatient clinic is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the Director of University Counseling Services and the medical supervision of the Student Health Center (SHC) Director/Medical Chief of Staff, the Psychiatrist performs assigned medical psychiatric treatment activities.
• Evaluates and diagnoses students presenting mental health problems.
• Prescribes medication as needed and follows up on treatment to ensure appropriate resolution of illness.
• Counsels students on related medical/personal problems and health measures.
• Refers to other professionals for treatment when appropriate, securing treatment for students requiring services beyond those provided by the campus.
• Assists in the psychiatric hospitalization of students when appropriate.
• Provides crisis psychiatric evaluations.
• Serves as psychiatric supervisor to department psychiatric residents and provides consultation services to psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists and pre-doctoral counseling interns.
• Consults with Student Health Center providers as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed