Staff Psychiatrist - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Clarks Summit, PA • 1d ago

Reference #: 5115262 THE POSITION

Are you a driven and passionate professional who is looking for an amazing opportunity to apply your skills and make a meaningful impact on the lives of some of our most vulnerable community members? The Department of Human Services is seeking self-directed Staff Psychiatrists to join us at Clarks Summit State Hospital. In this vital role, you will be an integral part of our clinical services team, which provides essential psychiatric services to our patients. If you are ready to tackle new challenges and build on your current expertise while gaining new skills, apply today and take the next step in your career!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will be responsible for the thorough workup of all patients under your care, including performing detailed psychiatric examinations and providing a psychiatric diagnosis in accordance with criteria based on the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association. Duties include prescribing the indicated treatment orders and interpreting consultations, laboratory, and other findings. In this role, you will act as team director in conducting team meetings and responsible for formulating individual comprehensive treatment plans. Drawing upon the expertise and advice of the interdisciplinary staff, you will establish treatment goals and assure that the treatment modalities are provided. Additionally, you will prepare comprehensive reports of detailed psychiatric examinations, weekly and monthly progress notes, monthly team reviews and revision of individual treatment plans, and discharge summaries. You will also participate in the community support plan procedure for all patients, where you will develop a discharge plan involving viable housing and follow-up treatment to prepare patients for re-entry in the community.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Evening, weekend, and holiday on-call hours may be required. May change based on operational needs. Overtime and travel: As needed Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Completion of a residency or training program in psychiatry which meets the certification requirements of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.

Special Requirement:

This position requires the possession of a license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as issued by the State Board of Medical Education and Licensure, or the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners.

Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailedexperience/education). Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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