Outpatient Psychiatrist - part-time

Merakey•Harrisburg, PA

4d•$200 - $210•Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a part-time Psychiatrist to support their Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) at their Harrisburg, PA and Carlisle, PA locations. The Psychiatrist will provide onsite psychiatric services, delivering psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment for adults with behavioral health needs. This role involves working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team to support individuals requiring structured, intensive outpatient care, promoting stabilization, recovery, and successful transitions to less intensive levels of care.

Requirements

Psychiatrist with an active, unrestricted Pennsylvania license.
Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including clinical and clerical staff.
Expert assessment, diagnostic, and psychopharmacological treatment skills.
Professional credentials should be current as dictated by the State licensing standards and Professional Licensing Board.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and establish accurate diagnoses using evidence-based practices.
Develop, implement, and oversee individualized treatment plans in collaboration with therapists, nurses, case managers, peer specialists, psychiatric rehabilitation specialists, and other members of the treatment team.
Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications while ensuring safe medication management and adherence to Merakey policies regarding prescription renewals and electronic prescribing.
Provide crisis intervention, psychiatric consultation, and ongoing medication management for individuals participating in the Partial Hospitalization Program.
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR) and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Educate individuals and their families regarding diagnoses, treatment recommendations, medications, potential side effects, and expected outcomes while obtaining informed consent.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment meetings, case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and peer review activities to support high-quality patient care.
Collaborate with primary care providers, community partners, and external behavioral health providers to ensure coordinated, person-centered care.