Consulting Psychiatrist - 17980
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INTRODUCTION:
The Department of University Health and Counseling Services at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater seeks a Consulting Psychiatrist (Professional Consultant).
This is a contracted position for up to 8hrs/week. We can be flexible with the day. We would like someone that has the ability to come to campus to do in-person appointments but open to occasional virtual appointments. Please inquire if you should have questions.
JOB DUTIES:
Position summary:
This is a limited term position aimed at providing specialty psychiatry consultation services to the medical, nurse practitioner, and counseling staff at UHCS. The Consulting Psychiatrist must have completed a board-eligible residency program in psychiatry. Board certification in psychiatry is strongly preferred. The Consulting Psychiatrist must be able to work collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, and counselor at UHCS, overseeing medications management in more complex cases and assisting with rendering a differential diagnosis.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide psychiatric evaluation for students referred by MD, NP, or Counseling staff.
- Provide consultation with these staff, providing third-party assistance in achieving differential diagnostics that enable correct treatment of the patient.
- Participate as member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
- Provide individual clinical consultation with physicians, nurse practitioners, and physicians.
- Provide consultation services to faculty, students, and staff regarding mental health issues.
- Maintain license/certification required by discipline.
- Participate in periodic staff meetings to which UHCS personnel present their more complex and challenging cases.
- Ethical practice is to be guided by the code of ethics of the American Psychiatric Association.
- Provide consultation in other areas as requested by the Director for Counseling, Medical Supervisor, or Director for Health Services
Supervision received:
This is an independent practice position not calling for direct or indirect supervision. The Consulting Psychiatrist must agree to participate in a psychiatric peer review process as required by accreditation.
Supervision exercised:
Management of medications for persons whose condition requires new, less known medications or combinations of standard medications. Participates with other clinical staff in peer review and peer consultation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum qualifications:
- Completion of a full residency program in general psychiatry.
- Must be board certified or board eligible and have at least one year experience following completion of residency.
- Current Wisconsin license/certification as a physician/psychiatrist is required.
- The consultant must possess well-developed interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and have the ability to relate to a diverse university community.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. UW-Whitewater’s main campus is located in Whitewater, with a branch campus in Rock County, in the city of Janesville. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. UW-Whitewater’s campuses are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offer the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.
The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. These include both on-campus and online programs, and span the disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied, and encompass study in the arts, business, education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, technology, and professional and interdisciplinary programs.
UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the nation. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater’s intercollegiate athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division-III level. UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a salary commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Julie Martindale
Medical Services Director
262-472-1870
martinjg@uww.edu
HOW TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Name and contact information for three professional references
This Job ID is 17980.
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