PSYCHIATRIST Part-Time

Psychiatric Opportunity

This opportunity is part-time, 20 hours per week, with on-call. The Meadows Psychiatric Center is the leading behavioral health treatment facility in Central Pennsylvania. We are located a short distance outside State College, PA. The Meadows is a 119 inpatient behavioral health hospital and has been providing comprehensive services to children, adolescents, adults and older adults for over 35 years.

This position is responsible for:

• Providing therapeutic services to clients and their families at The Meadows and as needed in the clinic and community setting.
• Developing treatment plans by determining nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders; establishing treatment goals and methodologies.
• Maintaining interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress; consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers.
• Treating patients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discussing progress toward goals with patients; providing instructions; monitoring effect of medications; supervising staff provision of services.
• Advising and informing guardians, relatives, and significant others of patients' conditions and treatment.
• Assuring quality and safe service for patients and staff by enforcing policies, procedures, standards, rules, Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations requirements, and legal regulations; participating in utilization reviews; remaining available for emergency consultations.
• Improving staff competence by providing training and discussions regarding the interrelationship between psychosocial and physiological problems, psychotropic medications, crisis intervention, and related issues.
• Demonstrating the ability to assess the strengths, therapeutic needs, and progression toward goals. Assesses the need for additional support services and assists the client in accessing them.
• Maintaining historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events; writing summaries. Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social and medical history obtained from patients, relatives, and other professionals.
• Collaborating with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
• Demonstrating ability to complete crisis assessment and make appropriate referrals for follow-up care. Attends clinical supervision/treatment team as scheduled.
• Participating in continuing medical educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhancing department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications: Documentation skills, analyzing information, decision making, listening, verbal communication, patient services, mental health, psychiatry, building relationships, discretion, bedside manner.

What do our current Psychiatrists value at The Meadows & UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Psychiatrist at The Meadows is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of doctors, nurses, and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Doctorate Degree in Psychiatry
• Three years experience in mental health field required
• Must have current Pennsylvania License

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