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Job Summary

Department Summary:

The University of Michigan (UM) University Health and Counseling (UHC), a unit within Student Life, is a large ambulatory, multi-specialty health clinic and counseling center that serves a large and diverse student body of more than 50,000 students. UHC provides culturally competent clinical services throughout its primary care clinic, specialty clinics, and counseling center. 

The UHC Psychiatry Clinic is a highly collaborative service working closely with Michigan Medicine, Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES), Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), Dean of Students (DOS), Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and area hospitals that treats UM undergraduate and graduate students. Mental health concerns are first evaluated by Primary Care Physicians, Care Managers, or CAPS counselors, who refer students with complex and acute needs to the UHC Psychiatry Clinic. Common concerns include anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, psychosis, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Position Summary:

UHC is seeking a candidate for a BE/BC adult or child/adolescent psychiatrist to provide high-quality psychiatric care to University of Michigan undergraduate and graduate students.

Why Work at Michigan?The opportunity for an adjunct position with the UM Department of Psychiatry; UHC may be able to support a personal leave or a reduced clinical effort from June-August depending on interest and credentials.Start date is flexible from March 2025 to July 2025; can be negotiable based on needs of the candidate and/or clinic.Perks include no call, or weekend responsibilities, no RVU based practice as students pay a health service fee in their tuition, medical assistants to complete prior authorizations and to help with refills, and no non-compete for other employment.University benefits include and are not limited to generous parental leave, time off between Christmas and New Years for Seasonal days (not counted as vacation or holiday time), professional development time and funds to support continuing medical education, and highly competitive retirement matching.Actual salary commensurate with education, experience and equity factors.
 Responsibilities*

Clinical - 80%

Conduct routine and urgent outpatient psychiatric assessmentsProvide ongoing medication managementCoordinate care with local inpatient psychiatric units, psychiatric emergency rooms, and local treatment providersOrder or execute various tests and analyses to provide information on patient's conditionEffectively counsel patients on lifestyle modifications relevant to prevention of disease.Analyze reports, findings of tests and examinations to diagnose conditions and then effectively communicate this information to patients.Administer and prescribe a spectrum of treatments, including, but not limited to psychopharmacologyProvide guidance, counseling, and management for a variety of complex adjustment and mental health problems and, when applicable, refer patients to other medical or mental health specialists, or Student Life partners who can provide support servicesParticipate in the management of on-site mental health emergency procedures.Extend the knowledge of clinicians at UHS by providing consultation service for complex patientsMaintain compliance with billing and coding practices.

Administrative - 20%

Attend monthly staff meetingsIndirect patient care via the patient portal and phone callsTrain and supervise psychiatric resident(s) in the UM Department of Psychiatry training program (0-5%)Required Qualifications*Graduation M.D./D.O. from an accredited medical schoolFull, unrestricted license (or license-eligible) as a physician in the State of MichiganBoard certified or board-eligible for certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)Possession of a State and Federal Narcotics and Controlled Substance licenseDesired Qualifications*Expertise in conducting psychiatric evaluations and ongoing pharmacological treatment with a college age populationClinical experience working with young and emerging adults in a university settingAbility to work with a diverse populationFlexible and collaborative working styleModes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Position Responsibilities Criteria (leadership and behavioral qualities expected in this position):

Excellent interpersonal skills; must establish and maintain positive working relationships with a range of colleagues, patients, familiesSkills working cooperatively as a member of a multidisciplinary staffExpertise in conducting psychiatric evaluations and ongoing pharmacological treatment with a college age populationExcellent interpersonal communication skills

Financial/Budgetary Responsibility:

There are no financial/budgetary responsibilities with this positions

Working Conditions:

Work hours coinciding with hours UHC is open (Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm). This position is hybrid and offers some flexibility for remote work. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually (at a minimum) and are subject to change depending on the business needs of the department.Location: University Health Service (207 Fletcher St, Ann Arbor 48109).

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work flexibly in multiple office and clinical settings, sometimes performing sedentary work at a computer for extended periods of time.Ability to navigate central campus, North campus, and Michigan Medicine for site visits and meetings

Direct Reports: 

None

This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.  

Actual salary commensurate with education, experience and equity factors.

Selected candidates whose start date is 4/1/2025 or after, will not be eligible for the university FY25-26 salary/merit plan unless otherwise notified.

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.