Posting Number:
F1708P
Psychiatrist
UHC-Psychiatry
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (
https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
External
Employee
Benefits Eligible
10/01/2023
08/11/2023
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Athens Area
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Medical Professional
Staff Physician
Fiscal (12 mo.)
Non-Tenure Track
MD or DO Degree, completion of accredited psychiatric residency, BC/BE in psychiatry, and physician licensure in the state of Georgia by date of hire.
The University of Georgia's University Health Center seeks candidates for the position of Psychiatrist. This position is full-time, twelve-month, benefited position that is non-tenured faculty status. CAPS Psychiatrists provide age appropriate, time limited, crisis intervention as well as acute, chronic and preventive psychiatric care to students and eligible members of the University community. This position will provide initial evaluation for psychopharmacological interventions based on the presenting concern, clinical interview, subjective questionnaires, and consultation with counseling staff. The Psychiatrist will synthesize objective and subjective data to formulate a conceptualization of the client's diagnoses, primary problem, and basic plan for medication management or other recommended intervention. This position also supports the collaborative care model through a consultative relationship with primary care providers through embedded Behavioral Care Managers as part of an integrated model with medical services. The position will provide clinical supervision for psychiatric nurse practitioners, behavioral care managers and counselling staff, including co-signing (assess care and decision making, ensure adequate documentation, and offer feedback where appropriate) entries in medical records for NP/PA staff.
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Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the
UGA Credit Background Check website.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the
UGA Background Check website.
Patient Care:
* Provide primary (mental health outreach), secondary, and tertiary services to eligible members of the UGA community within an ambulatory scope of service.
* Provide initial evaluation for psychopharmacological interventions based on the presenting concern, clinical interview, subjective questionnaires, and consultation with counseling staff.
* Synthesize objective and subjective data to formulate a conceptualization of the client's diagnoses, primary problem, and basic plan for medication management or other recommended intervention.
* Make internal and external referrals as indicated following practice guidelines and general scope of service.
* Use policies and procedures for tracking to ensure referrals are successful.
* Establish collaborative working relationships with clients that involve both the initiation and progression of an individualized treatment plan.
* Follow professional and organizational standards to document in the electronic health record.
* Develop individualized treatment plans based on an investigation of empirically supported treatment options, make appropriate referrals, and accurately document treatment provided.
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Leadership:
* Provide clinical supervision for psychiatric nurse practitioners, behavioral care managers and counselling staff, including co-signing (assess care and decision making, ensure adequate documentation, and offer feedback where appropriate) entries in medical records for NP/PA staff.
* Work collegially with primary care staff and support the collaborative care model through a consultative relationship with primary care providers through embedded Behavioral Care Managers as part of an integrated model with medical services.
* Other opportunities for growth and leadership exist as desired.
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Administrative Tasks and Meetings:
* Be an active, respectful, and engaged member of CAPS & UHC teams and work groups.
* Actively seek to improve services to eligible members of the UGA community.
* Participate in PI projects. Attend staff and other assigned meetings/committees.
* Support development of CAPS & UHC staff.
* Maintain professional licensure.
* Other duties as required.
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