Job Description

Psychiatrist

Who we are

Why Rensselaer?Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world's leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world's fastest supercomputers.


Job Summary
The Psychiatrist serves as a member of the Rensselaer Student Health Center team of committed professionals dedicated to supporting and promoting student health and wellbeing as an Institute-wide priority. The Psychiatrist provides direct clinical and consultation services including assessing, diagnosing, treating and managing behavioral health illnesses in a developmentally appropriate manner.


Minimum Qualifications

»MD from an accredited medical school and completion of psychiatry residency in an accredited program. 5 years of practice in psychiatric therapy post residency.

»Licensed to practice in New York State

»Candidate is Board Certified by the National Psychiatric Association or eligible for certification

» candidates must meet stated minimum education and practice requirements.


Minimum expertise, expertise, and Abilities

» capability to assess and provide for the day-to-day needs of mentally, emotionally and/or developmentally disabled patients

»Demonstrated capability to collaborate with healthcare providers, including capability to supervise and lead a team.

»Strong clinical expertise and judgment

» expertise of crisis intervention techniques

» capability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress

» capability to work effectively with a wide variety of constituencies in a diverse community

» capability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form

» capability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals

» capability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the patient

» capability to assess mental status in patients and to develop individual treatment goals and plans


Shift
Business Hours: Monday - Friday


TravelNo travel


Driving
No Driving


Application instructions


Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, Contact Us by Email address: careers@rpi.edu
Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide reliable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit .
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.


COVID-19 Pandemic Protocols
Rensselaer requires all faculty and staff to be vaccinated (and boosted when eligible) against COVID-19. Requests for exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. For more information, please see

Job Tags

Monday to Friday, Shift work

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