Psychiatrist – 1112 Pay Plan

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Job Summary

Provide professional services in psychiatry including psychiatric assessment consultation medication management and referrals to CSULB students.

Incumbent enthusiastically supports the Universitys strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students including students of color students with disabilities students who are first generation to college veterans students and to offer CSULB students a rich variety of expertise perspectives and ways of knowing and learning the quality of campus life.

Furthermore 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.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessment and medication management to students - Provide initial intake evaluations and follow-up for students referred to psychiatry. Formulation of appropriate ICD diagnosis treatment plan and disposition. Provide medication consultation and intervention as needed.
• 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 wide campus community.

Department

Student Health Services

Time Base

1.0 time-base 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

This appointment is for an 11/12 pay-plan position. The incumbent works 11 months per year and is paid over 12 months.

Classification

Physician-Specialty Services

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education experience and qualifications the candidate brings to the position internal equity and the hiring departments fiscal resources.

• CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $14419 - $28062 per month.

Benefits

At California State University (CSU) we prioritize the health growth and success of our employees. Our benefits program is just one way the CSU demonstrates its dedication to your success and well-being. To be eligible for full benefits at CSU you must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) and your appointment must last more than six months and one day. Eligible employees have access to this comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or service) 14 paid holidays and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A variety of medical dental and vision plans to suit your needs.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in CalPERS defined benefit plan and access to voluntary savings plans like 403(b) 401(k) and 457.
• Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waivers for employees and eligible dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Additional Perks: Access to wellness programs professional development opportunities and various insurance options including life disability and pet insurance.

The CSU offers comprehensive benefit packages tailored to individual bargaining units. Candidates are encouraged to review the applicable CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details on the benefits available.

Additionally the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits package and how it complements your base salary.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in providing comprehensive psychiatric services including clinical assessment medication management crisis intervention and psychiatric hospitalization particularly within a young adult population. Candidates should possess a strong foundation in evidence-based care and safe medication protocols with the ability to collaborate effectively with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Student Health Services (SHS) and other campus partners to support mental health promotion harm reduction and substance abuse prevention initiatives. The role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written to engage diplomatically with students staff faculty and the broader campus community including in-person and telephone consultations. A commitment to teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment cultural competence and the ability to maintain cooperative and respectful working relationships are essential. Candidates must also demonstrate reliability adherence to safe work practices and basic computer proficiency to support clinical and administrative functions.

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 universitys commitment to a vision of excellence.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a medical school recognized by the Medical Board of California and completion of one or more residency programs in a specialty appropriate to the assigned duties with increasingly responsible experience in the practice of that specialty.

Licenses / Certificates

Valid and relevant State of California license to practice medicine; current medical board certification appropriate for the assigned duties; valid DEA certificate and number for prescribing controlled substances; and current CPR/AED certification required.

Current and valid Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry before commencement of the position.

CA Drivers License preferred.

Application Procedures

Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.

Please fill out the application completely. It is important that all sections of the online application are completed fully and accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

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.

Additional Information

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity national origin or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

California State University Long Beach expects respectful professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior treating others with civility and respect and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact .

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University Long Beach as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.