Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist

Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt)
FLSA: Non-exempt
FTE: 0.32
Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Health Services, the Staff Psychiatrist supports the mission of California Lutheran University Health Services by providing high quality, compassionate medical and mental health care for a wide range of students. The psychiatrist provides services to students, including evaluation and diagnosis of mental health problems, medication management, emergency interventions, and consultations to non-psychiatric staff. The psychiatrist will perform duties in accordance with relevant policies and procedures as well as applicable government regulations.

Representative Duties:

• Provide psychiatric evaluation, assessment, and medication management to students.
• Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patient characteristics as needed.
• Analyze and interpret patient histories, symptoms, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) criteria.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests or studies as needed.
• Assure continuous and ongoing quality, accessibility, and safety of psychiatric services to students.
• Develop appropriate treatment plans for patients, discussing possible side effects, adverse events, risks, benefits, and alternatives of different treatment possibilities.
• Counsel and educate patients regarding their psychiatric health conditions, and recommend appropriate community resources to help meet patient/family needs.
• Establish, diagnose, and document the treatment plan and prognosis using the Health Services’ Electronic Medical Record System (PyraMed).
• Refer to appropriate community resources for students who may need long-term or more advanced psychiatric care.
• Utilize accepted professional practice guidelines for general psychiatry and observe the ethics and standards of the American Psychiatric Association and the California Medical Association to diagnose, prescribe, and manage medications for the treatment of psychiatric disorders of students.
• Collaborate with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) staff and Health Services Staff to provide an interdisciplinary approach to managing student mental health cases.
• Contribute to the establishment of policy regarding psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, referral, confidentiality, release of information to and from outside professional sources, record keeping and any other issues affecting standards of practice for psychiatry.
• Assure and maintain compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations pertaining to psychiatric practice.
• Maintain current knowledge of medical advances, medical research, medical technology, and relevant issues in the area of Psychiatry by attending continuing education courses/conferences, professional meetings, reading professional journals, and/or maintaining membership in professional organizations.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and protect health operations by keeping information confidential.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of:

• Advanced clinical information regarding proper diagnosis and treatment for various psychiatric conditions.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• The uses and effects of medicines, controlled substances, and narcotics.
• Local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and codes that pertain to medical care of patients.
• Medical terminology, policies, and procedures.
• Laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Principles and practices of crisis intervention.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patient, and empathy.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Accurate record-keeping techniques.
• Relevant office technology and software, such as email, Microsoft Word and Excel, and the internet.

Ability To:

• Provide clinical care and health education to students of the University seeking psychiatric services.
• Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome evaluation of each patient seeking psychiatric care.
• Refer students to appropriate care as needed.
• Prepare and maintain medical records and charts.
• Adhere to rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Analyze a situation accurately and take prompt action.
• Maintain current knowledge of advances in the field of psychiatry.
• Apply general and psychiatric medical knowledge and techniques.
• Observe, record, and respond with therapy to reaction, symptoms, and behavior.
• Work cooperatively with students, staff, faculty, and community members in a friendly, respectful, and professional manner, embracing a culturally diverse population environment.
• Use a computer to input, edit, and extract data and information.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Work independently with minimal direction.
• Effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in person, on the phone, or via secure messaging systems.
• Maintain required licensing and credentialing to perform legal psychiatric services in the state of California.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess and maintain a valid license (MD or DO) to practice medicine in the state of California.
• Current board certification in an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) psychiatric specialty.
• Possess a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration and number for prescribing controlled substances.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with a diverse population and a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses in a university or college setting.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Possess and maintain a valid license (MD or DO) to practice medicine in the state of California.
• Current board certification in an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) psychiatric specialty.
• Possess a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration and number for prescribing controlled substances.

Physical Abilities:

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to type chart notes.

Working Environment:

• Medical office environment
• Constant interruptions and distractions
• Contact with dissatisfied individuals

Hiring Range $164/hr - $183/hr
Posting Number: Staff002632022
Open Date: 06/14/2023
Close Date: 6/28/2023

To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10888

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.



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$164/hr - $183/hr