Psychiatrist, Campus Health Services

Posting Number

req25702

Department

Campus Health and Wellness

Department Website Link Campus Health

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona, Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS) is seeking a part time (.80 full-time equivalent) psychiatrist. This position is responsible for providing psychiatric services for currently enrolled UA undergrad, graduate, and professional students seeking care at Campus, Health and Wellness (CHS), as well as providing psychiatric consultation for CHS medical providers and CAPS counseling staff.

The CHS was the first fully accredited college health service in the nation and in the Princeton Review, the CHS has been ranked in the top 4% for Best Health Services for the past twelve years. The CHS is committed to positioning itself as an exceptional student health center by fostering an environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates all of our employees and the community we serve. It is a sundry organization of over 150 employees who are committed to improving the health and safety of college students. For more information on the CHS, please go to

Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS) is committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all students by creating an environment of trust, respect, and openness. We are dedicated to honoring individual differences and experiences. We recognize that mental health is deeply impacted by experiences of marginalization and oppression and strive to work with our clients in a culturally informed and sensitive manner. At CAPS and CHS, we believe that cultural responsiveness requires continuous learning, both personally and as an organization, and we are committed to making CAPS a safe, affirming, and welcoming space for staff and for all University of Arizona students.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule with flexibility while maintaining core business hours.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric services, including diagnostic work-up, medication evaluation and follow-up, as an integral part of the CAPS team.
• Work collaboratively and provide cross coverage for other members of the psychiatry team.
• Provide psychiatric consultation to CAPS non-medical practitioners.
• Provide psychiatric consultation to CHS primary care staff.
• Provide crisis intervention and brief therapy on a limited basis.
• Supervise psychiatry residents and/or psychiatric nurse practitioner interns as needed.
• Demonstrate excellence in clinical skills and professional judgment.
• Work with students in crisis situations, as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comfort in working collaboratively with other psychiatric staff on shared patient responsibility.
• Sensitivity and commitment to working with students of diverse and intersecting ethnic/racial, gender, and sexual
• identities, as well as international students and students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Clear dedication to working within a cross-cultural framework.
• Maintain electronic records of health care transactions that can be followed by other practitioners providing coverage.
• Maintain compliance with state licensure requirements for continuing medical education and specialty board maintenance of certification.
• Efficacy in delivery of healthcare services via telehealth when needed due to public health conditions.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD/DO) from an accredited school of medicine or approved school of osteopathic medicine; completion of residency in psychiatry; board certification or board eligibility in psychiatry.
• Current licensure by the Arizona State Board of Medical & Osteopathic Examiners, or will obtain licensure by date of hire.
• Current DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certification.
• Eight years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising MDs/DOs/NPs in a training capacity.
• Experience in medical education and program development for psychiatry residents and psychiatric nurse practitioner interns.
• Alternative language competency.
• Clinical experience in a University Counseling Center setting.
• Strong diagnostic and psychopharmacological skills.
• Training and experience in delivery of outpatient psychiatric services in a system setting.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

Job FTE

.80

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Health Care and Wellness

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$193,686 - $251,792

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

PC4

Job Family

Behavioral Health

Job Function

Health Care & Wellness

Type of criminal background check required

Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

***email_hidden***

Open Date

4/16/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [email protected].