Psychiatrist (Part-Time)
University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ
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Psychiatrist (Part-Time) Posting Number req10586 Department Campus Health and Wellness Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The University of Arizona, Campus Health Service''s (CHS) Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS) department is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Psychiatrist. This position is responsible for providing psychiatric services for currently enrolled UA undergrad, graduate, and professional students seeking care at the CHS, as well as providing psychiatric consultation for CHS medical providers and CAPS counseling staff. CAPS is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice. We strive to support the mental health and well-being of all students by creating an environment of trust, respect, and openness. We are dedicated to honoring individual differences and experiences. We recognize that mental health is deeply impacted by experiences of marginalization and oppression and strive to work with our clients in a culturally informed and sensitive manner. At CAPS and the Campus Health Service, we believe that cultural responsiveness requires continuous learning, both personally and as an organization, and we are committed to making CAPS a safe, affirming, and welcoming space for all University of Arizona students. caps.arizona.edu/equity-inclusion. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.Duties & Responsibilities Provide psychiatric services, including diagnostic work-up, medication evaluation and follow-up, as an integral part of the CAPS team.Work collaboratively and provide cross coverage for other members of the psychiatry team.Provide psychiatric consultation to CAPS non-medical practitioners.Provide psychiatric consultation to CHS primary care staff.Provide crisis intervention and brief therapy on a limited basis.Supervise psychiatry residents and/or psychiatric nurse practitioner interns as needed.Demonstrate excellence in clinical skills and professional judgment.Work with students in crisis situations, as needed.Additional duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Strong diagnostic and psychopharmacological skills.Training and ability to deliver outpatient psychiatric services in a system fort in working collaboratively with other psychiatric staff on shared patient responsibility.Ability to deliver healthcare services via telehealth when needed due to public health conditions. Minimum Qualifications Medical degree (MD/DO) from an accredited school of medicine or approved school of osteopathic medicine and completion of residency in psychiatry.Board certification or board eligibility in psychiatry.Current licensure by the Arizona State Board of Medical & Osteopathic Examiners, or will obtain licensure by date of hire.Current DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certification.Arizona prescriptive privileges required.Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.Maintain compliance with state licensure requirements for continuing medical education and specialty board maintenance of certification.Experience maintaining electronic records of health care transactions that can be followed by other practitioners providing coverage.Experience and commitment in working with students of diverse and intersecting ethnic/racial, gender, and sexual identities, as well as international students and students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, and a clear dedication to working within a cross-cultural framework. Preferred Qualifications Experience supervising MDs/DOs/NPs in a training capacity Experience in medical education and program development for psychiatry residents and psychiatric nurse practitioner interns Alternative language competency Clinical experience in a University Counseling Center setting FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 20 - 32 Job FTE .50 - .80 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Health Care and Wellness Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay DOE Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 16 Career Stream and Level PC4 Job Family Behavioral Health Job Function Health Care & Wellness Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 7/25/2022 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Patricia Morales, PHR HR Manager 520-626-6903 [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] Open Date 6/22/2022 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
Created: 2025-11-15