Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist - Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR) 20hrs/wk #111624 Multiple Locations Position Type PRN (no set schedule or hours) Shift Multiple Shifts Work Schedule 20 hours/week telehealth & onsite (minimum one visit per location per month) Requirements 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. Description Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do! We are seeking a hybrid part-time Psychiatrist to support our Long Term Structured Residence (LTSR) programsat our Russellton, PA and Beaver Falls, PA, locations. Pay range: Up to $200/hr Shift: 20 hours per week - telehealth + minimum one onsite visit per location per month Flexible schedule - choose your own days and hours between locations The Psychiatrist provides leadership for psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, and clinical decision‑making within the Long Term Structured Residence (LTSR). The Psychiatrist collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure residents receive comprehensive, recovery-oriented behavioral health services that promote stability, independence, and successful community integration. Duties include: Conducting psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments upon admission and throughout treatment Developing, reviewing, and approving individualized treatment plans as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting psychiatric medications and evaluating treatment effectiveness. Providing ongoing psychiatric care, including assessment of mental status, symptom management, and risk factors. Participating in treatment team meetings and collaborating with nursing, therapy, case management, and direct care staff. Responding to psychiatric crises and determining the need for emergency interventions or higher levels of care, including hospitalization when indicated. Ensuring psychiatric services are delivered in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services regulations and professional standards of care. Supporting resident recovery, rehabilitation, and transition planning to the least restrictive community‑based setting possible Participating in commitment hearings About Merakey Merakey is a non‑profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation. #J-18808-Ljbffr