PSYCHIATRIST - CHILD AND ADOLESCENT

Psychiatrist PositionIndependence Health is in search of 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 are offering competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and work life balance in a collaborative caring environment.Essential Job FunctionsExamine, diagnose, treat, provide care to patientsDirect, coordinate or supervise patient care activities of nursing or support servicesOrder and interpret the results of testsPrescribe medication or treatment regimens and therapiesCollaborate with health care professionals to plan and provide treatmentDevelop medical treatment plansConduct discharge planningParticipate in inpatient treatment teamsConsultationsDocumentation in EMRAdvise and educate patients and families on conditions and treatmentsOther duties as assigned.Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]Required Qualifications/ExperienceDoctor 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/ExperienceTwo (2) to Four (4) years' experience in psychiatry.Experience in healthcare setting.License, Certification & ClearancesCurrent 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 LicenseAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI ClearanceCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS)Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).Travel may be expected locally between system locations.Equal Employment OpportunityIndependence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.DisclaimerThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.