Staff Psychiatrist

Staff Psychiatrist Psych-ZSFG-Adult-TRS Part Time 87331BR Job Summary The primary role of the Staff Psychiatrist is to provide direct psychiatric assessment/ consultation and psychiatry medication management to patients who have been referred for the treatment of trauma-related disorders and related symptoms (e.g., sleep disturbance). Additionally, patients may need support for pre-existing psychiatric disorders such as recurrent major depression, bipolar disorder or substance use disorder. Approximately 1/3 of TRC-RTC patients accept or request referral to psychiatric care, with needs ranging from support for insomnia to complex pharmacology for those with co-morbid diagnoses. Working with TRC-RTC therapist colleagues, the staff psychiatrist will support screening for SUD and offer MAT for those whose use interferes with recovery from trauma. The staff psychiatrist is responsible for consultation to therapist colleagues on complex diagnostic or management issues and will support short-term disability consultations as clinically indicated. As many patients are followed in Community Mental Health clinics, the staff psychiatrist will also communicate on psychiatric medications to the primary care providers and coordinate medical care such as lab follow-up etc., as needed. Patients who are psychiatrically stable on easily managed medications can be transferred back to primary care, with the understanding that the staff psychiatrist remains available for consultation or reassessment while the patient is completing treatment at TRC-RTC. Examples include someone taking trazodone or mirtazapine for sleep, or who has responded to a therapeutic dose of SSRI for severe anxiety. Additional duties include supervising naloxone distribution in the clinic: naloxone is available free from the CBH pharmacy, and made available to patients by clinicians. Annually, the staff psychiatrist will review naloxone administration with clinic staff. The staff psychiatrist will also provide annual de-escalation training. It is hoped that the staff psychiatrist will be able to take on QI projects helpful to clinic function, in consultation with the Division Director and other clinic staff. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role. For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: Department Description UCSF - Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) Trauma Recovery Center-Rape Treatment Center (TRC-RTC) is an award-winning program that is the first of its kind in California. It is designed to help victim/survivors of interpersonal violence overcome barriers to accessing mental health treatment, health care, and legal resources in the acute aftermath of trauma. Populations served include: recent victim/survivors of violent crime, asylum-seeking and refugee survivors of torture and gender-based persecution in their countries of origin, those who incur traumatic brain injury, as well as survivors from all over the world that have experience trauma resulting in distress and impairment. Required Qualifications MD or equivalent, board certified/eligible in Psychiatry Graduate of an ACGME-accredited psychiatry training program License to practice medicine in California and DEA certification Minimum two years' experience with the chronically mentally ill, preferably with patients with a dual diagnosis (substance abuse/mental illness) required Must be able to obtain Medical Staff privileges through the ZSFG Medical Staff Office Experience in the treatment of psychiatric patients in an outpatient setting Demonstrated skills in the areas of diagnosis, treatment planning (including pharmacotherapy), legal issues Demonstrated administrative skills Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others. Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work productively with effective time management. Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and be detail-oriented Ability to efficiently prepare written summaries of activities, set priorities and complete reports within required timeframes. Ability to work with all patients and program staff Ability to work with patients through an equity and trauma informed lens. Ability to work as a team member and leader in a fast paced, academic, specialty mental health clinic Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability Preferred Qualifications Prior related ZSFG experience Prior UCSF or UC experience Preference for, but not required, a bilingual applicant who is able to provide treatment in Spanish Demonstrated comfort and competence in working with underserved and culturally diverse populations License/Certification MD or equivalent, board certified/eligible in Psychiatry Graduate of an ACGME-accredited psychiatry training program License to practice medicine in California and DEA 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 diversity.ucsf.edu Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Organization Campus Job Code and Payroll Title 000770 ASC PHYSCN DIPLOMATE Job Category Physician Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Employee Class Career Percentage 60% Location San Francisco, CA Campus Mission District (SF) Work Style Fully On-Site Shift Days, Variable Shift Length 8 Hours Additional Shift Details Tuesday 8 hrs, Wednesday 8 hrs, Thursday 8hrs

Created: 2026-03-05