Staff Psychiatrist

University of Wisconsin MadisonMadison, WI
Onsite

About The Position

University Health Services is looking for a Staff Psychiatrist to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work in our exciting environment, meeting the health and well-being needs of the UW-Madison student population. The Staff Psychiatrist provides routine and emergent psychiatric care to University of Wisconsin- Madison students under the supervision of the Director of Psychiatry. This care includes: Providing psychiatric care per national standards of care to patients with a variety of psychiatric disorders, which include eating disorders, ADHD, psychotic illnesses, and substance use disorders. Performing a comprehensive mental health history and diagnostic interview, ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing, and making therapeutic decisions including prescribing medications within the scope of state licensure. Demonstrating a commitment to serving all populations at the University of Wisconsin, educating mostly transitional-age patients from Wisconsin and around the globe. Collaborating and following workflows in a complex system to engage with, provide consultation or provider referrals to, other treatment providers including mental health and medical providers inside and outside of University Health Services, or coordinate care with care managers. Monitoring patient outcomes and initiating modifications in treatment plan based on patient response. Following agency policies and procedures consistent with state mental health statutes, ethical guidelines, best practices, HIPAA, and FERPA, and maintain accurate and timely documentation for all clinical interactions and consultations. Duties will be performed under the supervision of the Director of Psychiatry. This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows University Health Services to consider candidates with either credential for this one open position. There are licensure requirements for this role. Licensure will be confirmed to advance to the interview stage.

Requirements

  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in a mental health setting
  • Licensed Psychiatrist in the State of Wisconsin, or eligible to become licensed in the State of Wisconsin by start date
  • Board certification in Psychiatry: Board-eligible candidates will be considered only in their immediate post-graduate year. Board-eligible candidates must become board certified within 12-months of hire.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with transitional age youth/adolescents/ young adult patient population
  • Experience in college health or college mental health setting

Responsibilities

  • Educates mostly transitional-age patients from Wisconsin and around the globe.
  • Develops and evaluates care plans, and prescribes medications and treatments in support of patient health and well-being.
  • Completes documentation for eligibility for campus disability services, international student needs, qualifications to study abroad, etc.
  • Provides psychiatric care per national standards of care to patients with a variety of psychiatric disorders which include eating disorders, ADHD, psychotic illnesses, and substance use disorders.
  • Attends meetings to support institutional efforts.
  • Performs comprehensive psychiatric assessment, including mental status examination.
  • Assesses and manages safety risks and documents care and clinical considerations per UHS policy.
  • Collaborates and follows workflows in a complex system to engage with therapists within and outside the institution, with care managers to coordinate that care, and other referrals.

Benefits

  • generous vacation
  • holidays
  • sick leave
  • competitive insurance and savings accounts
  • retirement benefits

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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