The Staff Psychiatrist is part of the University Counseling Center (UCC) in the Student Affairs division at Vanderbilt University. This position provides integrated psychiatric assessment and ongoing care of students presenting for mental health services. Treatment incorporates biological, psychological, and social factors in a culturally responsive and affirming framework. The Staff Psychiatrist develops evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment plans to target the student needs within a flexible, multidisciplinary, and multimodal system of care. The Staff Psychiatrist maintains appropriate and timely documentation for recordkeeping and communication with other service providers. This position also develops effective working relationships with the Vanderbilt community, including Student Care Network entities, the Student Health Center, academic deans, faculty, residential staff, Vanderbilt University Police Department and other relevant campus partners, to ensure a collaborative support network on campus. The Staff Psychiatrist also participates in the development of innovative programs for students based on knowledge and awareness of emerging campus mental health trends and needs. This position provides some outreach and educational programming to the Vanderbilt campus community to enhance student mental health, wellness, and skill development. This position reports directly to the Associate Director for Psychiatry and requires 40 hours per week with onsite work.
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
- Provide professional psychiatric treatment to students:
- Provide an integrated psychiatric assessment and ongoing care of students presenting for mental health services.
- Develop appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment plans to target the needs of the student within a flexible, multidisciplinary, and multimodal system of care.
- Collaborate effectively with other treatment resources for the benefit of students.
- Maintain appropriate and timely documentation for recordkeeping and communication with other service providers.
- Develop effective working relationships with the Vanderbilt community, including Student Care Network entities, the Student Health Center, academic deans, faculty, residential staff, Student Affairs, Vanderbilt University Police Department and other relevant campus partners.
- Collaborate on effective and innovative programs for students based on knowledge and awareness of emerging campus mental health trends and needs.
- Provide outreach and educational programming to campus community to support campus and individual mental health, wellness, and skill development.
- Provide psychiatric assessments of students in a mental health crisis with effective diagnostic skills and treatment planning.
- Respond to mental health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner to support students.
- Identify appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for students in crisis.
- Collaborate with the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Emergency Department and other community providers to ensure positive student outcomes.
- Provide clinical and administrative supervision for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs).
- Participate in training activities to support trainee development.
- Co-facilitate therapy and skill-based groups/workshops with trainees.
- Limited service on divisional committees and working groups.
- Participate in division-wide events as needed.
- Learn and comply with financial policies and procedures.
- Engage in professional development activities.
- Perform other duties necessary to enhance the student experience.
Supervisory Relationships:
This position has clinical and administrative supervisory responsibility for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs). The position reports administratively and functionally to the UCC Associate Director of Psychiatry.
Education and Certifications:
- Board-certified/board-eligible Psychiatrist with completion of ACGME-approved psychiatric residency is required.
- Eligibility and/or active medical licensure in Tennessee is required.
- Eligibility and/or active DEA.
Experience and Skills:
- Work experience in a counseling center is preferred.
- Experience working with transitional age youth is preferred.
- Experience in crisis intervention is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with patients/clients from diverse backgrounds is preferred.