Staff Psychiatrist - Wernersville State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Wernersville, PA • 1h ago

Reference #: 5205919 THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-41128-37500. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JANUARY 26, 2026 TO FEBRUARY 8, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you a dedicated and empathetic professional eager to seize a fulfilling opportunity that allows you to apply your skills while profoundly impacting the lives of our community's most vulnerable individuals? The Department of Human Services invites you to consider the position of Staff Psychiatrist at Wernersville State Hospital. In this essential role, you will play a pivotal part in the treatment team, providing crucial psychiatric care and support to our patients. If you are prepared to take on new challenges, enhance your expertise, and elevate your career, we warmly encourage you to submit your application today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this critical position, you will conduct formal psychiatric evaluations and assess all psychiatric diagnoses. Your responsibilities will include reviewing patient documents, evaluating medications, and making necessary adjustments to ensure each patient receives appropriate psychopharmacological treatment. Additionally, you will lead the treatment team and oversee the development and execution of individualized treatment plans. It will be essential to maintain accurate documentation, provide leadership to interdisciplinary staff to ensure daily active treatment programs, and evaluate discharge planning while tracking each patients progress toward community reintegration.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Overtime as needed, and work hours may change based on operational needs Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable FREE Parking 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, detailed experience/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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