Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title |
Psychiatrist |
Posting Number |
25TM0021 |
Department |
RHS Counseling & Psych Svcs |
Overview |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. |
Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Psychiatrist for
RHS Counseling & Psych Services.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Provides direct psychiatric care to students including, but not limited to, diagnostic evaluations, crisis intervention, initiation and management of psychotropic medications, and psychotherapy (as indicated).
- Assesses and refers students for psychiatric hospitalization.
- Consults and collaborates with other health care providers, both within the University and in the community at-large.
- Consults and collaborates with University staff, faculty and officials as indicated.
- Handles outreach to the student population as requested.
- Attends and actively participates in both administrative and clinical meetings.
- Participates in and assists with Quality Program and needs assessments to improve current programs and develop innovative programs/services to meet the students' needs for mental health services on campus.
- Maintains and updates medical knowledge by seeking continuing education opportunities, reading current literature, maintaining certification in CPR and state and national medical certifications, and participating as member of Rutgers University Health Services-NB/P committees.
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Position Status |
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Hours Per Week |
16 |
Daily Work Shift |
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Work Arrangement |
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FLSA |
Nonexempt |
Position Salary |
Up to $125/hourly |
Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
Benefits |
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Terms of Appointment |
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience |
- Graduation from an approved medical school with an M.D. or D.O. degree.
- Completion of an American Psychiatric Association approved residency in Psychiatry.
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Certifications/Licenses |
- Must hold medical license in the state of NJ and active DEA license.
- Must be board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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Preferred Qualifications |
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Current knowledge of adolescent medicine.
- Ability to understand and communicate in the English language.
- Ability to work at a pace consistent with the health center's needs to insure that students are processed in a timely manner.
- Ability to cope with interruptions, multiple tasks, and stress of dealing with multiple students at a fast pace (especially during peak workload).
- Ability to make appropriate client observations
- Computer skills to perform telehealth services, if needed
- Ability to complete documentation in a timely manner in accordance with CAPS policies
- Demonstrated commitment to student-centered practices anchored in social justice with a focus on equity for students belonging to historically marginalized and underrepresented groups.
- Commitment to dismantling systems and policies that foster systems of inequity and injustice in a clinical setting while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within CAPS.
- Experience providing psychiatric care to the young adult population preferably in the college mental health setting.
- Experience treating students with comorbid substance use disorders, eating disorders and ADHD.
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Equipment Utilized |
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Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
Posting Open Date |
01/17/2025 |
Posting Close Date |
02/17/2025 |
Open Until Filled |
No |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
Home Location Campus |
Rutgers University - New Brunswick |
City |
New Brunswick |
State |
NJ |
Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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