Associate Director of Psychiatry, University Counseling Center

The Associate Director of Psychiatry will provide leadership and coordination of the psychiatry team at the University Counseling Center (UCC) at Vanderbilt University.

This position is responsible for providing integrated psychiatric assessment and ongoing care of students presenting for mental health services.

The Associate Director of Psychiatry will lead a team of practitioners in developing evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment plans to target the student needs within a flexible, multidisciplinary, and multimodal system of care.

The role also involves providing clinical supervision to Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) and other psychiatrists.

The Associate Director of Psychiatry will work collaboratively with the Vanderbilt community, including Student Care Network entities, academic deans, faculty, residential staff, Student Affairs, Vanderbilt University Police Department, Athletics, and other relevant campus partners, to ensure a collaborative support network on campus to respond to student needs and optimize support and safety for Vanderbilt students.

About the Team:

The University Counseling Center is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary setting that provides mental health services to Vanderbilt students.

The center is committed to providing culturally responsive services in a safe and affirming space and is dedicated to engaging in an ongoing dialogue that provides the team with opportunities to grow in the context of their own cultural identity development.

The UCC is committed to understanding the role of diverse experiences and backgrounds in order to best promote mental health and wellbeing in the lives of individuals and in our community.

About the Student Care Network:

The Student Care Network (SCN) is a holistic network of services and resources pertaining to health and wellness available to all Vanderbilt University students who have paid the Student Health Fee.

The SCN is comprised of the Center for Student Wellbeing, Student Care Coordination, the University Counseling Center, and the Student Health Center.

Staff within the offices comprising the SCN work collaboratively to create integrated processes, referrals, and treatment plans to better serve the entire student.

About Vanderbilt University:

Vanderbilt University is a community of talented and diverse staff & faculty.

We are committed to advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis.

Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of "America's Best Large Employers" as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running.

We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice through:

Working and growing together as a community of communities... we are One Vanderbilt.

Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self, while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow.

Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position.

About the Job:

This position has administrative and clinical supervisory responsibility for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) as well as two Psychiatrists (MD).

The position reports administratively and functionally to the UCC Director.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide coordination and leadership of psychiatric team: Serve as a member of the UCC leadership team; regularly consulting with the UCC Clinical Operations team around clinic operations relevant to psychiatry.

Provide clinical and functional leadership and supervision to psychiatry team members Integrate psychiatric providers seamlessly into the operations of the UCC through continuous improvements in communications, systems, and structures while also recognizing and advocating for the needs specific to the practice of both psychiatry and therapy.

Orientation and onboarding of new psychiatric providers. Explore feasibility of psychiatry residency program in collaboration with the UCC Associate Director of Training. Oversee UCC psychiatry operations. Update policies and procedures for psychiatry in collaboration in the Clinical Operations team. Caseload assignment and management for psychiatry team. Psychiatric staff scheduling Liaison with Student Health Services and other primary care providers. Prepare timely documentation of all activities as required. Understands responsibilities with respect to FERPA, HIPAA, Title IX, Clery Act and other compliance requirements.

Provide professional psychiatric treatment to students:

Provide an integrated psychiatric assessment and ongoing care of students presenting for mental health services.

Develop appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment plans to target the needs of the student within a flexible, multidisciplinary, and multimodal system of care.

Collaborate effectively with other treatment resources for the benefit of students. Maintain appropriate and timely documentation for recordkeeping and communication with other service providers.

Develop effective working relationships with the Vanderbilt community, including Student Care Network entities, academic deans, faculty, residential staff, Student Affairs, Vanderbilt University Police Department, Athletics, and other relevant campus partners, to ensure a collaborative support network on campus to respond to student needs and optimize support and safety for Vanderbilt students.

Collaborate on proactive, effective and innovative programs for students based on knowledge and awareness of emerging campus mental health trends and needs.

Provide outreach and educational programming to campus community to support campus and individual mental health, wellness, and skill development.

Provide specialized crisis intervention and follow-up services:

Provide psychiatric assessments of students in a mental health crisis with demonstration of effective diagnostic skills and treatment planning for a variety of mental health concerns and conditions.

Respond to mental health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner to support students in a framework that acknowledges their unique and intersecting personal and cultural identities.

Identify appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for students in crisis, working effectively with the staff of the UCC to access appropriate resources, and engaging with campus partners to develop an effective plan for student support.

Collaborate with the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Emergency Department, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital, Vanderbilt Young Adult Intensive Outpatient Program, Charlie Health Intensive Outpatient Program, the Partial Hospital Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and other community providers, as appropriate, to ensure positive student outcomes, a smooth transition to outside care, and/or a seamless discharge/transition back to campus for students.

Provide clinical supervision for staff and trainees:

Provide clinical supervision for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), including following associated state and federal laws and regulations.

Participate in training activities including case conference, small group supervision, and seminars/workshops to support trainee development and progress within the UCC's accredited training program.

Co-facilitate therapy and skill-based groups/workshops with trainees to provide effective treatment and coping skill development for students.

Provide other administrative functions:

Serve on divisional committees and working groups to enrich the experience and resources available to staff across the division.

Participate in division-wide events, as needed, to support colleagues and ensure these events run smoothly.

Learn and comply with financial policies and procedures related to travel, procurement, and expense reporting to be a good steward of university funds.

Engage in professional development, including presentations at pertinent conferences and workshops, to expand upon and bring back skills and knowledge to the greater UCC team.

Perform other duties necessary to enhance the student experience and/or facilitate the success of the University, division, or department.

Education and Certifications:

Board-certified/board-eligible Psychiatrist with completion of ACGME-approved psychiatric residency is required.

Active medical licensure in Tennessee or ability to obtain licensure within 1 year is required.

Eligibility and/or active DEA.

Experience and Skills:

Work experience in a counseling center and understanding of the role and function of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary setting is preferred.

Experience in leading teams and/or 3 years of progressive leadership roles are preferred.

Experience working with transitional age youth is preferred.

Experience in the provision of crisis intervention and consultation is strongly preferred.

Experience with and commitment to working with diverse clients, including individuals from ethnically/racially diverse backgrounds and individuals representing varying sexual orientations is required.