Penn State University is hiring: Part-Time Psychiatrist in State College

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Pennsylvania State University, Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), University Park, PA has an excellent opportunity available for a Part-Time Psychiatrist beginning July 1, 2024. Hours worked are 3 to 8 hours per week.

Penn State and CAPS are committed to advancing the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a professional culture of self-reflective inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engages all individuals to help them thrive. CAPS is committed to the development of a safe and inclusive community that fosters academic, social, cultural, and personal growth.

Primary responsibility is serving as a substitute physician collaborator for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners at CAPS. Additional responsibilities as needed include providing psychiatric care, primarily evaluations and medication management, to university students within a multidisciplinary setting, as well as collaborating with mental health clinicians at CAPS. One hour is allocated for psychiatric evaluations and 30 minutes is allocated for follow-up visits. There is minimal insurance billing, and all billing is handled by staff assistants.

Preference is given to candidates who have experience providing services to diverse populations, such as, but not limited to, underrepresented students, international students, and sexually and/or gender diverse students.

Requires a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree or higher plus a minimum of six years of related experience. Must be licensed in Pennsylvania by start date of position. The successful applicant should be Board Certified with either the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry and should also have an unrestricted DEA license.

Applicants can apply online and should include the following: a Cover Letter, resume or CV, and at least three references familiar with the applicant’s clinical skills. Application review will begin immediately.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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