UCSF Fresno & VACCHCS - Psychiatry Faculty
About the role
The University of California, San Francisco Fresno Medical Education Program (UCSF Fresno) and Veterans Affairs Central California Health Care System, Fresno (VACCHCS) are seeking candidates for full or part-time faculty positions at the VACCHCS in Fresno.
Responsibilities
- Primary provider of psychiatric care for designated patients;
- Provide psychiatric examination and treatment and coordination of medical care with patient's primary care provider;
- Responsible for emergent and/or triage functions for walk-in patients;
- Coordinating consultations and referrals of patients to other medical and/or mental health services;
- Coordinating preventive health care needs according to established guidelines and sound psychiatric practice;
- Reviewing of patient care and treatment decisions.
Requirements
- Board certified or eligible in Psychiatry (US Boards);
- California medical licensed or eligible to obtain a California medical license;
- Completed Psychiatry residency training;
- Eligible for appointment at the VACCHCS.
Qualifications
The VACCHCS is a core training site for the UCSF Fresno Residency training program in numerous specialties and fellowships including psychiatry. With a faculty appointment, opportunities for resident supervision, teaching and clinical research will be available and encouraged. Responsibilities will include supervision of psychiatric residents, fellows, and medical students on core and elective psychiatry rotations at the VACCHCS, participation in UCSF Fresno Psychiatry Grand Rounds, and didactic seminar series.
Skills
Not specified.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
VACCHCS provided a reasonable salary estimate for this position $250,000-$300,000.
Schedule
Not specified.
About UCSF Fresno
The program is based in Fresno, California, which offers a high standard of living combined with a low cost of living. The result is a quality of life uniquely Californian, yet surprisingly affordable. Limitless recreational opportunities and spectacular scenery is all accessible in a community with abundant affordable housing. While there is much to see and do in Fresno, the city is ideally located for fast, convenient getaways to the majestic Sierra (just 90 minutes away) as well as the scenic Central Coast, just 2.5 hours away. Fresno is the only major city in the country with close proximity to three national parks, including renowned Yosemite National Park. Fresno is uniquely placed within a short drive of both San Francisco (just 3 hours away) and Los Angeles (just 3 1/2 hours away), making it easy to enjoy the art, food, and nightlife that both cities have to offer.
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
- Cover Letter (Optional)
- Statement of Research (Optional)
- Statement of Teaching (Optional)
- Misc / Additional (Optional)
About UC San Francisco
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
PRIDE Values and Principles of Community
UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.
Finalist Requirements
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.