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Associate Director of Psychiatry University Health Services


Berkeley University of California


Location

Berkeley, CA | United States


Job description

About Berkeley


At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan .

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with up to 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu .

Departmental Overview


Under the supervision of the Co-Director of Student Mental Health at University Health Services (UHS), the Associate Director Psychiatry Services (Associate Director Psychiatry), Student Mental Health, has day-to-day responsibility for providing operational oversight of psychiatry services at UHS and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across UHS in our evolving team of teams framework. Functions include supervision of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and the psychiatric care manager; management of the delivery of psychiatric services to students in coordination with other services; participation in the modified intensive outpatient program; leadership or co-leadership of ADHD/Neurodiversity program; oversight of quality assurance and quality improvement activities related to psychiatric care; development and implementation of policies and procedures for the provision of psychiatric care; staff recruitment and development; coordination and oversight of psychiatric training staff; and assurance of adequate staffing and appropriate scheduling to maintain daily coverage, timely access to students, and high quality of care. The Associate Director Psychiatry participates as an active member of the Student Mental Health Leadership Team in order to collaborate on the development of various program decisions and collaborates with other UHS leaders to benefit operations and develop initiatives on a UHS-wide scale. The Associate Director Psychiatry is also responsible for the provision of clinical psychiatric care to students, consultation with UHS and community providers to coordinate clinical care, and referral of students as appropriate for more intensive or specialized care. The Associate Director Psychiatry will participate in Student Mental Health and UHS activities as appropriate and as assigned by the Co-Directors of Student Mental Health.

Learn more by visiting the UHS website , our strategic plan , and our UHS values .


Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 3/22/24. This job will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities

Operational / Administrative


Oversees the day-to-day clinical Psychiatry operations: Develops and maintains an adequate workforce: Coordinates Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement activities: Develops Psychiatry policies and procedures: Coordinates rotations with any Psychiatry training staff: Triages referrals to Psychiatry: Reviews requests for medical records: Maintains professional standards of documentation: Collaboration and Consultation Collaborates with other UHS departments in order to facilitate coordinated, seamless provision of patient care and promote organizational excellence: Collaborates with others outside of UHS to inform the most effective approaches as related to clinical and administrative practices: Collaborates in relation to providing direct patient care as below, and acts as a consultant in area of expertise to various clinical disciplines at UHS and the campus at large in the following manner: Organizational Responsibilities

The Psychiatry Director conducts all activities with the mission and goals of Student Mental Health, UHS and the campus in mind:
Develops and participates in programming related to innovation, service improvement and growth and Patient Care

The Associate Director Psychiatry provides direct patient service including new patient evaluations (emergent, urgent and routine), follow-up care and case management as required. This includes the following: Required Qualifications

Education: Licenses/Certifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Preferred Qualifications Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.


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