Job Description:

The Psychiatric Prescriber provides medical and psychiatric expertise in the evaluation and treatment of all Brown students, with emphasis on psychopharmacology, differential diagnosis, and participation in the management of psychiatric emergencies. The Psychiatric Prescriber also participates in the consultative, diagnostic and outreach mission of the department, providing consultation, collaboration, and training to the clinical staff. Supporting the missions of Student Health & Wellness as an integrated center of care the staff psychiatric prescriber provides effective and high quality mental and behavioral health services as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

 Job Qualifications

Required Education and Certification/Licensure:

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an accredited residency in psychiatry OR Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with focus on Psychiatric nursing

Unrestricted license or eligible for unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Rhode Island.

Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license or immediately eligible.

Board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology  OR Board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Additional Qualifications:

Experience in DSM-5 based diagnosis and assessment.

Expertise in the psychiatric evaluation and treatment of adolescents and young adult students with emphasis on psychopharmacology, differential diagnosis, and psychiatrically complex presentations

Five plus years post residency experience in a university counseling center and/or collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment. 

Demonstrate deep commitment to equity and inclusiveness by working well with diverse and international populations with a range of intersectional identities.

Utilize highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrate appropriate clinical documentation and other organizational skills as required in a fast paced and energetic work environment.

Demonstrate proven proficiency with computers and ability to learn Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for the role.

Keen insights into and experience with the developmental and mental health challenges affecting late adolescents and young adults.

Experience with or an ability to learn current  electronic medical record software.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to psychiatry and the medical field

Knowledge of applicable professional ethics and standards.

Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, please visit here for further information.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-10-11

Job Posting Title:

Psychiatric Prescriber

Department:

Counseling and Psychological Services

Grade:

Grade 13

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

30

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.