Psychiatrist- Harrisburg

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

To meet an ever-expanding need for mental health and substance use disorder treatment services in the region, STR Behavioral Health is excited to announce a new PHP/IOP location opening soon in Harrisburg, PA. The approach at our treatment centers is firmly rooted in individualized, person-centered care to help clients uncover the why behind their disorders and help them build foundational relationships that help answer the how in moving forward Position Summary This position’s responsibilities include ensuring the health and safety of all clients as well as assessing and prescribing appropriate medication regimes. This position also assesses medical and psychiatric issues and concerns then address or make appropriate referrals. This position also approves potential admissions based on medical and psychiatric requirements. This position is responsible for consulting with the treatment team on primary diagnosis and co-occurring issues.

Requirements

This position requires at least 3 years of residency in psychiatry.
Active calid licensed practitioner in the state of Pennsylvania.
Willingness to work with a clinical to make recommendations and implement strategies that will benefit clients.
Willingness to take calls during after hour day and times.
Additionally, complete other tasks and duties appropriate to the position and/ or as assigned.
Position requires incumbent to have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance and acceptable driving record.
Clearance of TB test, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Work Standards - Sets high standards of performance for self; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Communicating Effectively - Conveys information and ideas in a professional, clear, and timely manner; providing information to ensure understanding; soliciting input from the others during the communication. Provides input to the organization when requested.
Building Collaborative Relationships - Generates alliances internally and externally by continuously identifying and acting on those things that will create success for our organization and the clients.
Contributing to Team Success - Actively participates as a committed member of a team and works with other team members to help complete goals and deliverables.
Practicing Resourcefulness – Contributes to small business environment by taking ownership of one’s position in the team and resolves productivity and efficiency problems by being seeking solutions.

Responsibilities

Maintaining a safe and secure environment
Help Clients by providing information, services, and assistance
Routine checkups and psychiatric evaluations of clients
Conducting follow up and evaluation of client physical and psychiatric conditions.
Prescribe medications as necessary
Document clinical, medical, and psychiatric treatments and recommendations
Oversee and collaborate with Clinicians on client’s treatment plans
Participate in Clinical Treatment team meetings 2x a month
Pre-screen clients by reviewing psych and medical records for admission
Minimum of two hours a week, depending on current census
Functions within the guidelines of the facility’s Code of Ethics and in accordance with corporate compliance.
Represents the program within the community at local, regional, and national events, as requested.
Assists in promoting and ensuring the organization’s values, mission, goals, and objectives are understood and actively supported by the employees.
Performs other duties as assigned