Pediatric Psychiatrist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders affecting children, adolescents, and their families. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, determines the appropriate course of treatment, and discusses these treatment plans with the child or adolescent and the responsible adults. Being a Pediatric Psychiatrist prescribes medication when necessary. May need to act as an advocate for the best interests of the patient. Additionally, Pediatric Psychiatrist requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Pediatric Psychiatrist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Stdt Health & Counseling
Full Time
73000BR
Job Summary
This position works as part of an interdisciplinary team of mental health and primary care professionals to provide psychiatry services for University of California, San Francisco students and scholars. The incumbent will consult regularly with Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) counselors and primary care providers concerning client/patient psychotropic medication management needs and overall mental health needs.
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Department Description
UCSF Student Health and Counseling Services offers primary care, mental health counseling, psychiatry services, outreach programming for both physical and mental health topics, travel health services, nursing triage, and health insurance support services for all UCSF students with the overall goal of supporting students' personal and academic success.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
License/Certification
About UCSF
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 at
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization
Campus
Job Code and Payroll Title
006000 STDT HEALTH PHYSCN 5
Job Category
Professional and Managerial
Bargaining Unit
Union of Physicians and Dentists - Physicians, Dentists and Podiatrists (UAPD-DX)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
Mission Bay (SF), Parnassus Heights (SF)
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Monday - Friday, 8AM -5PM with occasional evenings
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