Staff Psychiatrist

Job TitlePenn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?SummaryTo provide high quality comprehensive clinical services that include: psychiatric evaluation, medication monitoring, supportive psychotherapy, and medication education for patients in the partial hospital and intensive outpatient program also providing treatment team leadership to other disciplines involved in the treatment milieu. Additionally, the Outpatient Staff Psychiatrist participates in the psychiatric on-call system when applicable.ResponsibilitiesProvides psychiatric evaluation, medication monitoring, supportive psychotherapy and psychoeducation for patients in the Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health (PMPHBH) outpatient program. Provides clinical director for the treatment team meetings, supervision of other clinicians, participation in treatment plan documentation, leadership in management of behavioral crises and patient care problems. Collaborates with clinical and administrative staff in managed care reviews as needed to assure certification and to appeal denials of coverage, within required timeframes. Maintains documentation of patient care in a timely manner and in compliance with PMPHBH and Medical Staff policies with requirements of Federal and State agencies and with Joint Commission and other regulatory bodies. Responds to correspondence and telephone calls as reasonably required to meet the clinical needs of patients and the operational needs of the program.CredentialsDrug Enforcement Agency Reg (Required)Controlled Dangerous Substance (Required)MD or OS (Required)Education or Equivalent ExperienceMedical Doctor (Required)Medical degree from an accredited medical school and all of the education needed to have achieved such a degree. Previous related work experience. Completion of a Fellowship (when applicable to subspecialty).We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.Salary Range:$22,066.72 - $622,345.78/Annually based on 40 hours per week As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.