Psychiatrist- 11/12 Pay Plan

at  California State University

Job no: 544241
Work type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 1 - UAPD - Union of American Physicians/Dentists, Temporary, Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides professional psychiatric services, including assessment, consultation, medication management, and referrals to CSULB students. The incumbent enthusiastically supports the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, first-generation students, veterans, and others. They contribute to providing CSULB students with a diverse range of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning the quality of campus life. Additionally, the incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive to enhance the quality of campus life. This position uses a student-centered and equity-minded approach in all communication and service efforts. CSULB has been recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs in 2024.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated ability to provide psychiatric services (clinical assessment, medication evaluation, crisis intervention, and psychiatric hospitalization). Prior experience in providing psychiatric services to young adults. Demonstrated effective and safe medication management knowledge and protocols. Provide psychiatric consultation to CAPS, Student Health Services clinicians, and Campus Community. Interest in cooperative meetings and team activities, contributing to overall quality of Student Affairs. Provide quality evidence-based care to CAPS client and SHS patients. Provide consultation to CAPS staff, campus SHS providers, CSU faculty/ staff, as well as the public, both in-person and on the telephone.
Collaborate with campus partners to support harm reduction and substance abuse prevention efforts for mental health promotion. Interpersonal Skills / Cooperative Working Relationships. Possess strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to be professional and respectful. Ability to work as part of a team through close collaboration with colleagues and coordinate with others. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and maintain a positive and respectful attitude. Ability to work effectively and productively as part of a team. Ability to collaborate in a multi-discipline mental health environment. Oral communication skills to communicate diplomatically and effectively with students, departmental staff, and CSU faculty/staff. Basic computer knowledge and skills. Ability to follow Work Protocols and Safe Work Practices. Ability to consistently report to work on time prepared to perform the duties of the position, and to adhere to the time limits allotted for breaks/lunch hours. Working knowledge of standard safe work practices.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university’s commitment to a “vision of excellence.”

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from a medical school and completion of one or more residency programs and/or fellowships accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent in a specialty appropriate to the assigned specialty duties.

PHYSICAL SUMMARY

Light work - Job involves some lifting of medium weight objects (10-20 pounds) and/or 10% - 20% of the job involves standing or walking.

• Provide psychiatric assessment and medication management to students: Provide medication consultation and intervention as needed.
• Provide consultation to CAPS and Student Health Services clinicians: Provide consultation to CAPS staff, campus SHS providers, CSU faculty/ staff, as well as the public, both in-person and on the telephone.
• Provide psychiatric consultation for the wider campus community. Provide psychiatric consultation for the wide campus community.