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The Psychiatrist will provide onsite psychiatric services for the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), delivering psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment for adults with behavioral health needs. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team, this provider supports individuals requiring structured, intensive outpatient care while promoting stabilization, recovery, and successful transitions to less intensive levels of care.
The Psychiatrist will:
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and establish accurate diagnoses using evidence-based practices.
Develop, implement, and oversee individualized treatment plans in collaboration with therapists, nurses, case managers, peer specialists, psychiatric rehabilitation specialists, and other members of the treatment team.
Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications while ensuring safe medication management and adherence to Merakey policies regarding prescription renewals and electronic prescribing.
Provide crisis intervention, psychiatric consultation, and ongoing medication management for individuals participating in the Partial Hospitalization Program.
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR) and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Educate individuals and their families regarding diagnoses, treatment recommendations, medications, potential side effects, and expected outcomes while obtaining informed consent.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment meetings, case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and peer review activities to support high-quality patient care.
Collaborate with primary care providers, community partners, and external behavioral health providers to ensure coordinated, person-centered care.
Qualifications:
- Psychiatrist with an active, unrestricted Pennsylvania license.
- Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including clinical and clerical staff.
- Expert assessment, diagnostic, and psychopharmacological treatment skills.
- Professional credentials should be current as dictated by the State licensing standards and Professional Licensing Board.
Benefits: - Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Seamless Summer Benefits: Maintain coverage if returning the following school year
- Housing Allowance: Weekly per diem for eligible travelers
- Credentialing Reimbursements: Support for licensure and certification costs
- 401(k) with Matching: Retirement savings program with 4% matching vested immediately
- Weekly Pay: Direct deposit for convenience
- Clinical Support: Ongoing professional guidance and mentorship
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about supporting young students and meet the qualifications, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to join our
PediaStaff team and make a meaningful impact!
Equal Opportunity Employer:
AHSG companies, AHS Staffing (including its division, PediaStaff), AHSA, and Trio Workforce Solutions, are equal employment opportunity employers.
*Weekly estimated pay is for informational purposes only and based on weekly hours. They include projected hourly wages and weekly housing, meals and incidental per diems for eligible clinicians. Contact our amazing team of recruiters for more details.