Student Health Services Psychiatrist

Student Health Services Psychiatrist

Student Health at the University of Iowa is seeking a Staff Psychiatrist to serve in either a full‑time or part‑time capacity, depending on the applicant’s preference. Staff psychiatrists at Student Health are responsible for providing health care to the students attending the University of Iowa.

The annual salary will be adjusted based on the percentage worked.

• Perform or order medical diagnostic, therapeutic procedures and prescribe, dispense, or deliver medications. Consult and collaborate with other care team members. Use judgment to apply and adopt information within the total clinical picture to address health issues. Influence others to adopt best practices.
• Complete patient medical records, reports, and forms to record treatment for treatment record and billing purposes. Improve quality of care by performing chart reviews and participating on performance improvement committees.
• Provide health education to patients and medical education to health professions students and residents. Through health promotion maximize student learning, retention, and success.
• Assure team provides effective collaboration/communications. Serve on committees to enhance patient care and operations.

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, work together to keep our students safe, and provide them with life‑changing experiences. The Division includes 15 departments that span from Recreational Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

• Graduation from an approved and accredited medical school and a license to practice in the state of Iowa
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Interest and knowledge of college health issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience creating and maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment

To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” in the submission. Successful candidates will be required to self‑disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States. For questions or additional information, please contact Ruth Appleton at ruth-appleton.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Student Health Services Phys/Psych
• Appointment Type:
  Professional and Scientific
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Work Modality Options:
  On Campus

• Pay Level: 8B
• Starting Salary Minimum: $175,000
• Starting Salary Maximum:
  Commensurate

• Organization:
  Student Life
• Contact Name:
  Ruth Appleton
• Contact Email: ruth-appleton