Psychiatrist (Temp)

Location: San José Within one of the nation’s most transformative universities, SJSU’s Student Wellness Center (SWC) fosters student opportunity in a revolutionary way by preparing students to maintain lifelong health and well‑being. Physicians for the SWC contribute to the design, delivery, and quality enhancement of primary and specialty healthcare and wellness support to achieve this vision campus‑wide. The Student Wellness Center provides limited psychiatric services for students which may include diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic psychiatric illness. The Psychiatrist is expected to obtain a detailed intake assessment, as well as to order any appropriate laboratory tests to support diagnostic evaluations. The Psychiatrist may, when appropriate, refer students to other practitioners within the SJSU Wellness Center or to community resources for more extensive follow‑up and treatment. Receiving operational direction from the Lead Physician and reporting to the Health Services Director, the Student Wellness Center Psychiatrist works independently in performing assigned student services and consultations with SWC medical staff and counseling staff. Consultation could involve advice regarding psychiatric diagnostic treatment and psychotherapeutic activities and are in accordance with the overall operation of the SWC and within the scope of the program established by the Board of Trustees. All staff are expected to conform to CSU, State, and Federal regulations and laws. Although unlikely, there may be an occasion of brief evening or weekend work. Working collegially and collaboratively to support student success is the bottom line purpose of this and all SWC positions. Key Responsibilities Assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic psychiatric disorders See patients on an appointment and triage basis, receiving referrals from, and consulting with Student Wellness Center (SWC) clinicians, counselors, and providers Make appropriate referrals for concerns outside field of expertise and / or beyond the scope of the SWC services Electronically record, complete, and chart patient records daily Provide counseling and instruction for patients concerning stress management and other modalities for prevention of psychiatric illness Provide counseling and instruction for patients concerning other health modalities, including sexual health education and counseling on the administration of medication abortion services Participate in In-service training, AAAHC Accreditation, health education projects, and relevant department and campus-wide meetings Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Thorough knowledge of current and advanced principles of general psychiatry, including knowledge of available community resources and how to use them Ability to prepare comprehensive intake case histories Ability to quickly assess emergency psychiatric situations and provide the necessary prompt course of action Demonstrated skills in diagnostic clinical decision-making and critical thinking Demonstrated ability to provide accurate psychiatric diagnosis and treatment Physical ability and manual dexterity to perform patient care in functional areas to which assigned Working knowledge of ethics and standards of local and national medical associations and understanding local, state, and federal government regulations Working knowledge of software applicable to this position, such as medical record and scheduling software Skill in oral and written communication sufficient to communicate with both patients and colleagues; English grammar, business writing, punctuation and spelling to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reports. Possession of good customer service and public relations skills Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships within a diverse multicultural population of students and staff in a university community Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agencies Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment Ability to handle multiple work priorities, organize and plan work and projects Ability to participate on medical staff committees as required Required Qualifications Graduation from a medical school A valid license to practice medicine in the State of California Current board certification in an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) specialty or subspecialty appropriate for their assigned specialty duties A valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration and number for prescribing controlled substances Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator (CPR / AED) certification as appropriate for the assigned duties Completion of one or more residency programs and / or fellowships accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent in a specialty appropriate to their assigned specialty duties Preferred Qualifications At least one (1) year practicing as a psychiatrist Experience with college-aged (including teenage / young adult) health concerns and opportunities Experience working within an integrated facility Compensation Classification : Physician – Specialty Services Anticipated Hiring Range : $125 / hour - $130 / hour CSU Salary Range : $79.22 / hour - $154.19 / hour San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary. Application Procedure Resume Letter of Interest All applicants must apply within the specified application period: October 27, 2025 through November 9, 2025. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university. Hybrid Schedule First week of the month, remote Second week of the month, on-campus All following weeks of the month, remote Contact Information University Personnel jobs@sjsu.edu 408-924-2252 CSU Vaccination Policy The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in‑person program or activity (on‑ or off‑campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID‑19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu. Additional Information Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis. SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g., H1-B VISAS) All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and / or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity. Equal Employment Statement San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. 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