What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Psychiatrist position at UCSF Health?
Job Description
The primary role of the Staff Psychiatrist is to provide direct psychiatric assessment/ consultation and psychiatry medication management to patients who have been referred for the treatment of trauma-related disorders and related symptoms (e. g., sleep disturbance). Additionally, patients may need support for pre-existing psychiatric disorders such as recurrent major depression, bipolar disorder or substance use disorder. Approximately 1/3 of TRC-RTC patients accept or request referral to psychiatric care, with needs ranging from support for insomnia to complex pharmacology for those with co-morbid diagnoses. Working with TRC-RTC therapist colleagues, the staff psychiatrist will support screening for SUD and offer MAT for those whose use interferes with recovery from trauma.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
ABOUT US
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
The primary role of the Staff Psychiatrist is to provide direct psychiatric assessment/ consultation and psychiatry medication management to patients who have been referred for the treatment of trauma-related disorders and related symptoms (e. g., sleep disturbance). Additionally, patients may need support for pre-existing psychiatric disorders such as recurrent major depression, bipolar disorder or substance use disorder. Approximately 1/3 of TRC-RTC patients accept or request referral to psychiatric care, with needs ranging from support for insomnia to complex pharmacology for those with co-morbid diagnoses. Working with TRC-RTC therapist colleagues, the staff psychiatrist will support screening for SUD and offer MAT for those whose use interferes with recovery from trauma.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- MD or equivalent, board certified/eligible in Psychiatry
- Graduate of an ACGME-accredited psychiatry training program
- License to practice medicine in California and DEA certification
- Minimum two years’ experience with the chronically mentally ill, preferably with patients with a dual diagnosis (substance abuse/mental illness) required
- Must be able to obtain Medical Staff privileges through the ZSFG Medical Staff Office
- Experience in the treatment of psychiatric patients in an outpatient setting
- Demonstrated skills in the areas of diagnosis, treatment planning (including pharmacotherapy), legal issues
- Demonstrated administrative skills
- Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others.
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work productively with effective time management.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and be detail-oriented
- Ability to efficiently prepare written summaries of activities, set priorities and complete reports within required timeframes.
- Ability to work with all patients and program staff
- Ability to work with patients through an equity and trauma informed lens.
- Ability to work as a team member and leader in a fast paced, academic, specialty mental health clinic
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability
- Prior related ZSFG experience
- Prior UCSF or UC experience
- Preference for, but not required, a bilingual applicant who is able to provide treatment in Spanish
- Demonstrated comfort and competence in working with underserved and culturally diverse populations
- MD or equivalent, board certified/eligible in Psychiatry
- Graduate of an ACGME-accredited psychiatry training program
- License to practice medicine in California and DEA certification
ABOUT US
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html