Job Description Summary

The University of Maryland (UMD), University Health Center (UHC) seeks a full time psychiatrist for its Psychiatry And Substance use Services (PASS) division.

This is an onsite, in-person position in College Park, MD, with the possibility of one day of telework per week after an initial period, at the discretion of the Director of PASS based on the department’s business needs. This is a full time exempt position and it is considered essential for the purpose of being available during university emergencies and closures.

The psychiatrist will provide direct patient care to a diverse student population at the College Park campus. The psychiatrist will conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide intake assessments, ongoing medication management and follow-up, and therapy (as appropriate), and will be available for consultative work with other departments as needed. Conducting urgent triage of students who are seen at the UHC is also part of these responsibilities.

The psychiatrist will work with other UHC departments as needed, including general medicine/primary/acute care, women’s health, gender affirming care, sports psychology, etc. The psychiatrist will partner with colleagues in the Counseling Center and other university departments to collaborate on shared patients, consult on mutual patients, and offer urgent student evaluations as requested by these departments.

The psychiatrist will be expected to meet the assigned productivity standards. The psychiatrist will be expected to carry a full patient census during their regular clinical schedule. For a 1.0 FTE psychiatrist, this is defined as 32 hours based on a 40-hour work week, with 8 hours provided each week for administrative time. Typically the service is busy during the academic year (September - December and February - May) and slows down over the summer and during winter and spring breaks. Currently, a full-time position would entail working from 8:30-5:00, Monday - Friday. However, at times, patient care may extend beyond regular duty hours to address patient needs.

The psychiatrist is expected to participate in equitable evening and weekend call with the other psychiatric providers on our team. While extremely rare, in-person duties may be required during call duties.

Preferences:
Experience working with college/university students in the area of mental health.
Post-residency experience working as a psychiatrist.
Experience working with young adults.
Post-residency hospital experience (e.g., inpatient, PHP, IOP).
Experience working in an outpatient clinic setting.
Experience with substance use related diagnosis and treatment.
Experience with Telemedicine.

Licenses/ Certifications: Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Maryland by (agreed upon) start date. CDS and DEA registration required. CPR certification required.

Physical Demands:
Ability to stand, walk or sit for an extended period of time.
Communication skills using the written and spoken word.
Ability to see within normal parameters.
Ability to hear within normal range.
Exposure to communicable diseases by virtue of work in a health care facility is possible.
This position is considered essential for weather related medically related emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from an accredited Medical School and Board Certified or Board eligible in Psychiatry with a requirement to achieve certification within one (1) year of hire and maintain it through employment.

Experience: Completion of an accredited residency program in Psychiatry.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders.

Skill in oral and written documentation and communication.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.

Ability to work with (e.g., co-manage patients) with UHC therapists, primary care clinicians, and others as appropriate. This may include providing educational and consultative services.

Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Additional Job Details

Preferences: N/A

UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter & Resume

Best Consideration Date: March 9, 2026

Posting Close Date: March 9, 2026

Open Until Filled:N/A

Job Risks

Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure, Respiratory Protection

Financial Disclosure Required

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Department

VPSA-UHC-Mental Health Sum

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$194,958-$233,949

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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