Student Health Psychiatrist (Part Time or Full Time)
Job Description & Requirements
Student Health Psychiatrist (Part Time or Full Time)
Start Date: ASAP – Pay Rate: $160,723.00 - $319,400.00.
The Psychiatrist will provide high-quality psychiatric care to students at the University of California Riverside. This includes evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management. This position operates within the Student Health Services team and collaborates closely with the Mental Health Initiatives cluster, which include Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), Student Well‑being, and Follow‑up Team (SWIFT), and Case Management, to ensure the integration of psychiatric and counseling care for a holistic and coordinated approach to patient care. The patient population is highly motivated and responsible regarding their psychiatric care. The psychiatrist will communicate as necessary with primary care physicians and outside therapists and collaborate with Care Coordination regarding hospitalized patients or patients with complicated medical needs. Additional support includes robust informational systems, a user‑friendly electronic medical record system, on‑site member services, a quality management team, and expert practice management. The position provides 85% face‑to‑face clinical time (60 minutes for new intakes, 30 minutes for follow‑up visits), 10% allotted for administrative tasks, and 5% allotted for collaboration with the Mental Health Initiatives cluster on student cases, treatment plans, and crisis management support. This position will be hired between 50% to 100% FTE.
Candidates may be required to conduct a presentation as part of the interview process.
The full salary range for the Student Health Psychiatrist is $160,723 – $412,561 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $319,400 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Educational Requirements
Graduate of an accredited Medical School and successful completion of a Psychiatry Residency at an ACGME‑accredited program
Completion of Psychiatry Residency at an ACGME‑accredited program
License Requirements
Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California; unrestricted Federal DEA license; Board Certification in Psychiatry
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, maintained according to American Heart Association standards
Certification Requirements
ABMS/AOA Board Certification in Psychiatry
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected category. The University complies with federal and state affirmative action and anti‑discrimination requirements.
Facility Location
University of California Riverside is located in Riverside, California, a large city with a rich history and cultural presence. It offers proximity to both the mountains and the beaches and is known for a high quality of life.
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