PSYCHIATRIST - CHILD AND ADOLESCENT

Independence Health is seeking a licensed Psychiatrist specializing in mental health, responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients using medication, psychotherapy, and behavioral interventions. Key duties include conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing medications, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in inpatient or outpatient settings. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive work‑life balance in a caring environment. Essential Job Functions Examine, diagnose, treat, and provide care to patients. Direct, coordinate, or supervise patient care activities of nursing or support services. Order and interpret the results of tests. Prescribe medication or treatment regimens and therapies. Collaborate with health care professionals to plan and provide treatment. Develop medical treatment plans. Participate in inpatient treatment teams. Conduct consultations. Document in EMR. Advise and educate patients and families on conditions and treatments. Perform other duties as assigned. Competency and Experience Required Qualifications / Experience Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. Four (4) to seven (7) years of internship and residency training, pertaining to specialty field. Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice. Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience. Preferred Qualifications / Experience Two (2) to four (4) years’ experience in psychiatry. Experience in a healthcare setting. License, Certification & Clearances Current medical license in the state of Pennsylvania. Successful completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX‑USA). Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). DEA License. Act 33 with renewal. Act 34 with renewal. Act 73 FBI Clearance. Current Basic Life Support (BLS). Position Type / Expected Hours of Work Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on‑call, etc.). Travel may be expected locally between system locations. Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. They prohibit discrimination of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Independence Health System