Psychiatric Provider

Full-Time Psychiatric Provider (Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)George Mason University invites applications for a full-time Psychiatric Provider (Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner). George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.About the Position:The successful candidate for this full-time position will have an understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on mental health. This will be combined with a comprehensive understanding of intersectionality and the lived experiences of diverse students. The candidate will also have an interest in training future behavioral health providers and working in an interdisciplinary setting.This is a full time, benefitted position; part time benefitted position will be considered as well. Salary dependent on level of training and experience. This position will be split 75% time at George Mason University's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), providing support to Mason students, and 25% time at George Mason University's Center for Psychological Services (CPS), who also supports faculty, staff, and contractors of Mason.Hours are weekdays during typical business hours, although there is some flexibility for evening hours if desired.Responsibilities:At CAPS, under the administrative supervision of the Assistant Director, Psychiatric Services, the clinician will:1. Provide safe and effective psychiatric evaluations, follow-up, case management, and crisis intervention to Mason students;2. Use evidence-based standards to deliver patient care that is in accordance with board of medicine or nurse practitioner licensure regulations for the Commonwealth of Virginia;3. Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team;4. Exhibit respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines and use an integrated approach to achieve desired patient outcomes;5. Provide consultation to CAPS staff for routine and complex clinical cases;6. Provide consultation as needed to parents, faculty, and staff;7. Teach/supervise trainees as needed from a variety of mental health disciplines;8. Participate in continuing medical education activities to maintain licensure;9. Complete documentation of services within CAPS guidelines; and10. Participate in meetings or committees as assigned related to position responsibilities.At CPS, under the administrative supervision of the Director, the clinician will:1. Provide safe and effective psychiatric evaluations, follow-up, case management, and crisis intervention to Mason students, faculty, staff and contractors;2. Use evidence-based standards to deliver patient care that is in accordance with board of medicine or nurse practitioner licensure regulations for the Commonwealth of Virginia;3. Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including participating in monthly interdisciplinary team rounds;4. Exhibit respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines and use an integrated approach to achieve desired patient outcomes;5. Provide consultation to GMU CPS staff for routine and complex clinical cases;6. Teach/supervise trainees as needed from a variety of mental health disciplines, including with Mason's Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program;7. Participate in continuing medical education activities to maintain licensure;8. Complete documentation of services within GMU CPS guidelines; and9. Participate in meetings or committees as assigned related to position responsibilities.Required Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited psychiatry residency or nurse practitioner program;ABPN Certification or eligible within 4 months of hire or ANCC Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP);Current, unrestricted medical license as a physician or current, unrestricted autonomous license to practice as a PMHNP in the Commonwealth of Virginia;Current, unrestricted DEA license;Experience working with young adults in an outpatient mental health setting;Excellent organizational skills with an ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting with patients in acute distress;Evidence of multicultural awareness and experience working with diverse populations; andProficient use of technology for telehealth and medical recordkeeping.Preferred Qualifications:Clinical experience typically obtained in 1+ year(s) as an ABPN certified psychiatrist or clinical experience typically obtained in 2+ year(s) as a PMHNP;Clinical experience typically obtained in 1+ year(s) providing mental health services in a university setting; andExperience with clinical supervision or preceptorship of graduate students.

For full consideration, applicants must apply to job position FA34KZ at https://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

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