Behavioral Health Consultant - BHS Adult Psychiatry (1JPE) 80%25

University of Iowa

2 months ago

Iowa City, IowaPart TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Iowa as a Behavioral Health Consultant - BHS Adult Psychiatry (1JPE) 80%25 in United States. Areas of responsibility: Prepares for individual patient contacts and assessments through review of medical charts and pre-appointment contact with patient, family, and caregivers. Prepares intake summary information for the inpatient unit.

Requirements

Friday 8:00 AM

4:30 PM. Hours may vary based on department needs. Successful candidates will be required to self

Fraher@uiowa. edu.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join University of Iowa as a Behavioral Health Consultant - BHS Adult Psychiatry (1JPE) 80%25.

Key Skills

Behavioral Health ConsultationPatient AssessmentIntake SummaryBehavior ProgrammingData CollectionTreatment PlanningBehavior Treatment ImplementationDe-escalationCrisis ManagementInterdisciplinary Team CoordinationStaff TrainingApplied Behavior AnalysisDialectical Behavior TherapyDischarge PlanningProgram DevelopmentReport Writing

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Consultant - BHS Adult Psychiatry (1JPE) 80%25 at University of Iowa a 4.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at University of Iowa is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Iowa City, Iowa.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health Consultation, Patient Assessment, Intake Summary, Behavior Programming, Data Collection, Treatment Planning, Behavior Treatment Implementation, De-escalation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Responsibilities include preparing for patient contacts, developing behavior goals and programming, assisting in data collection, and actively implementing behavior treatment on the unit while coaching staff on prevention and de-escalation.

Benefits package: Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Retirement Plans. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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