Psychiatrist - Behavioral Health Doctor

Horizon House is a nationally recognized provider of services to adults with support needs due to developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues and substance abuse. Horizon House is Pennsylvania’s oldest psychiatric rehabilitation agency. Since 1952, Horizon House has been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual/disabilities and homelessness to help stabilize their lives and to help them live as independently as possible in the community. With over 100 locations throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Lead Psychiatrist to join our community-based team in Claymont, Delaware. This hands-on leadership role combines direct clinical care, medical oversight, and staff supervision. The ideal candidate will bring strong psychiatric expertise, sound medical judgment, and proven leadership skills to support clinical excellence, guide staff, and ensure high-quality, participant-centered behavioral health services.

Work Location: Home office based in Claymont, DE. Candidates must be available to work on-site and in a community-based model in the state of Delaware.

Some of the responsibilities include the following:

• To provide psychiatric assessment, evaluation and diagnosis of individuals in the Partial Hospitalization Programs, Outpatient and Assessment, and Substance Abuse Services.
• To attend and participate in client case conferences as co-treatment team leader; oversee counselors and managers in the formulation and monitoring of treatment plans.
• To clinically supervise the psychiatric treatment of all clients by monitoring and ensuring the provision of an acceptable level of clinical practice, in compliance with funding source requirements and Agency policies and procedures.
• In the absence of the Medical Director will act in his/her behalf.

Supervision Received:

• Receives general direction from the Medical Director.

Supervision Exercised:

• Nursing personnel and Psychiatrist in assigned programs

Qualifications:

• Board Certified Licensed Psychiatrist in the State of Delaware.
• Prior experience in servicing community mental health facilities and their psychiatric needs.
• At least 3-4 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric clinical and psychosocial rehabilitation practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Very strong organization and analytical skills.
• Detail oriented.

Scope:

• Frequent talking and listening.
• May require verbal crisis intervention assistance in emergency situations.
• It is agreed and understood that employee shall not be liable for events or for crises in which employee is not personally and actively involved.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical and dental, (9) nine paid holidays and generous time off, tax shelter annuity, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, opportunity for advancement and more.

To be considered as an applicant for this position please complete the pre-employment application by going to www.hhinc.org/careers.

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer