Student Health Services Psychiatrist

Looking for meaningful clinical work without the pressures of private practice? Student health psychiatrists enjoy comprehensive benefits including generous time off.  There are very few after hour and on call demands. And best of all, you are encouraged to practice medicine the way it was meant to be, by focusing on the whole patient with ample time to truly address patient needs. 

With opportunities for meaningful interdisciplinary collaboration and a focus on serving students first and foremost, Student Health is an ideal setting for psychiatrists seeking both professional purpose and personal balance. You’ll support students during a pivotal stage of their development and have the opportunity to make a lasting impact through psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and consultation within a collaborative care model.

Working alongside primary care and mental health professionals, you’ll contribute to a holistic approach to student well-being in a setting that values accessibility, prevention, and culturally responsive care. There are also opportunities to engage in campus outreach and consultation, enhancing both student support and your own professional growth.

Iowa City is the largest city in Johnson County, Iowa, and the home of the University of Iowa, known for its vibrant downtown, historic landmarks like the Old Capitol Building, and lively cultural scene. It’s also the fifth-largest city in Iowa, with a population of about 76,000, and serves as a hub for education, arts, and community life. This dynamic community creates an inspiring environment where the U of I plays a central role in shaping student experiences and community life. Joining Student Health in the U of I’s Division of Student Life offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant campus community that supports student success, wellness, and engagement

Student Health at the University of Iowa is seeking a Staff Psychiatrist to serve in either a full time or part time capacity, depending on the applicants preference. Staff psychiatrists at Student Health are responsible for providing health care to the students attending the University of Iowa.

The annual salary will be adjusted based on the percentage worked.

Specific Job Duties & Tasks

• Perform/order medical diagnostic, therapeutic procedures, and prescribe, dispense or deliver medications. Consult/collaborate with other care team members. Use judgment to apply/adopt information within total clinical picture to address health issues. Influence others to adopt best practices.

• Complete patient medical records, reports, and forms to record treatment for treatment record and billing purposes. Improve quality of care by performing chart reviews and participating on performance improvement committees.

• Provide health education to patients and medical education to health professions students and residents. Through health promotion maximize student learning, retention and success.

• Assure team provides effective collaboration/communications. Serve on committees to enhance patient care and operations.

For a detailed job description, please email Michelle Sehmann at michelle-sehmann@uiowa.edu. 

About the Division of Student Life

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreational Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within an