ACT/FACT Psychiatrist

Merakey•Harrisburg, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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 psychiatrist to join our team in our Harrisburg location. Our ACT teams are comprised of dedicated professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, mental health experts, substance abuse specialists, employment and housing specialists, and peer support specialists. Together, we collaborate to deliver comprehensive services, including therapy, medication management, and resource linkage, to adult individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). This position requires a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week, with onsite requirements as needed. We are open to both 1099 or full-time employment opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with serious mental illness, we invite you to join our team. Apply now to be part of our mission-driven organization at Merakey! Join our dynamic team at Merakey as a full-time Psychiatrist for our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team covering Dauphin County.

Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible in psychiatry
Licensed in PA
Strong clinical skills and experience providing treatment to persons with severe and persistent mental illness.
Understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses and be knowledgeable about the ACT model.
Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel within the coverage area.

Nice To Haves

Clinical supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric and medical assessments and treatment.
Provide clinical supervision, education, and training to the team.
Supervise medication management and psychiatric and medical treatment policies and procedures.
Perform psychiatric assessments and present assessment results at team meetings and treatment plan meetings.
Offer individual, group, and family supportive therapy, as well as psychotherapy and illness education.
Prescribe psychotropic medications and conduct regular assessments of therapeutic responses and side effects.
Collaborate with registered nurses in assessing client physical health and coordinating medical treatments with psychiatric treatment.
Provide ongoing support, counseling, and education to team members and family members of clients.
Offer crisis assessment and management during regular work hours, on-site, over the phone, and as on-call backup during other hours.