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Company Description
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
Why join Harvard University Central Administration?
Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.
Harvard University Health Services
Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) is the on-site multi-specialty medical practice and health administration for the Harvard community. It provides care to students, faculty, staff, eligible post-docs, retirees, and their dependents. HUHS also manages two university-owned health plans, HUGHP (for faculty and staff) and SHIP (for students), and collaborates with other departments to address public health needs.
Job Description
Provides high-quality psychiatric care to faculty, staff, dependents, and retirees of Harvard University. This patient population is interesting, high motivated, and generally very responsible about their psychiatric care. The position provides 80% face-to-face clinical time (60 minutes for new intakes, 20 and 40 minutes for follow-up visits), and 20% allotted for administrative tasks. Works collaboratively with a highly skilled team of social workers and psychologists within the Department of Behavioral Health, who offer 60-minute counseling sessions. Communicates as necessary with primary care physicians and with outside therapists. Collaborates with Care Coordination regarding hospitalized patients or patients with complicated medical needs. Meets with Behavioral Health team weekly at the Wednesday staff meeting to review cases and practice matters. Other supports include robust informational systems, user-friendly electronic medical record with links to other Harvard hospitals, on-site member services, quality management team, and expert practice management. Harvard University Health Services uses Lean management, and all clinicians and staff participate in Lean projects including Behavioral Health departmental initiatives aimed at improving patient care. All psychiatrists rotate holidays and winter recess throughout the year. Extra compensation is provided when covering on call.
Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the clinical management of patients through the process of evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, and referral to the appropriate resources.
• Provides individual crisis intervention and medication management.
• Coordinates outpatient visits to ensure timely access to appropriate services.
• Identifies and monitors high-risk patients and expedites an individualized crisis management plan.
• Develops and maintains mechanisms to assure continuity of care for individuals in acute distress.
• Provides and documents patient and family education.
• Assists and participates in the development of treatment plans consistent with the policies and procedures of the Mental Health Service.
• Works in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
• Provides problem-specific, solution-focused care.
• Provides treatment for acute focal problems, developmental and relationship issues and care for stable mental health concerns.
• Evaluates for full or partial hospitalizations.
• Psychopharmacology:
• Provides psychopharmacological treatment/support for patients.
• Prescribes psychotropic medications listed in HUHS Formulary.
• Provides required prescribing reports.
• Supports primary care model.
• Manages caseload appropriately.
• Documents all patient contacts accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manages clinically expected outcomes to treatment.
• Makes appropriate referrals and lab requests.
• Identifies and assesses appropriateness of care and accessibility.

Professional / Team Workplace Accountability:

• Adjusts to multiple demands, priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints and frustrations of adversity. Willingly adjusts schedule to accommodate the needs of the department and HUHS.
• Attends meetings and participates on HUHS and University committees and makes positive contributions.

Compliance:

• Adheres to the expectations and professional responsibilities of the department.
• Employs the standards, practices, and procedures of the department.
• Completes and complies with HUHS training requirements including HIPAA Privacy and Security.
• Reports non-compliance incidents to the supervisor, manager, and/or Compliance Officer.

Physical Requirements:
All Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) staff and staff affiliates are considered Health Care Workers and as a condition of employment must provide documentation of the following:

• Letter of good health from your health care provider.
• TB skin test or blood test (IGRA -T-Spot or QuantiFERON) within the past 1 month or, if known test positive, documentation of previous chest x-ray, and information about any past treatment.
• Documentation of immunity (i.e., positive antibody titers) for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella.
• Proof of appropriate past immunization for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella.
• Hepatitis B vaccine series - required for staff with possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• A current flu vaccine (this season).

The required medical documentation/medical clearances can often be obtained by contacting your Pediatrician, PCP, medical provider. Titers, TB Skin testing can be performed by appointment at Occupational Health facilities. HUHS continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety and wellbeing of its faculty, staff and students, as well as the wider community. Being up to date with annual flu vaccination and other required medical vaccinations and documentation are required as a condition of employment at HUHS. You may claim exemption from the vaccine requirements for medical or religious reasons.
Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office setting
• Travel may be required

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:

• Graduate of a U.S. based residency program
• Board Certified in Adult and/or Child Psychiatry
• Licensed to practice in Massachusetts
• Experience in an outpatient setting.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience and authoritative knowledge of clinical principles and practices.
• Demonstrated skills in effective communication, negotiation, leadership, and teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, cost-effective health care and research in a large multidisciplinary prepaid group practice.

Additional Information

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 20 hours per week, Wednesday required but flexible between 8-6PM
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Criminal, Education, Identity. Harvard University requires a pre-employment reference and background screening.
• Compensation: Compensation for the full-time position starts in the mid $200's. This position is part-time (20 hours/week), and salary will be pro-rated based on part-time status. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, retirement, medical, dental and vision.
  Other Information:
  
  • This position has a 90-day orientation and review period.

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Work Format Details
This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University's Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 090. Corresponding salary information can be found in the job description above.
Benefits
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.
Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.