Psychiatrist Behavioral Health

Horizon House Careers•Claymont, DE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon House is seeking an experienced psychiatrist for a hands-on leadership role combining direct clinical care, medical oversight, and staff supervision. The position supports community-based behavioral health services in Delaware, with a home office in Claymont. The candidate must be available to work on-site and in community-based settings in Delaware. The psychiatrist provides assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis for individuals in Partial Hospitalization Programs, Outpatient and Assessment, and Substance Abuse Services. The role includes co-leading client case conferences, overseeing treatment-plan development and monitoring, and supervising the psychiatric treatment of clients to ensure acceptable clinical practice and compliance with funding-source requirements and agency policies. The position receives general direction from the Medical Director and acts on the Medical Director’s behalf in their absence. It supervises nursing personnel and psychiatrists in assigned programs.

Requirements

Board-certified psychiatrist licensed in the State of Delaware.
Prior experience serving community mental health facilities and addressing their psychiatric needs.
At least 3–4 years of supervisory or management experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric clinical and psychosocial rehabilitation practices.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Very strong organizational and analytical skills.
Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis for individuals in Partial Hospitalization Programs, Outpatient and Assessment, and Substance Abuse Services.
Attend and participate in client case conferences as co-treatment team leader.
Oversee counselors and managers in formulating and monitoring treatment plans.
Clinically supervise psychiatric treatment of clients and ensure an acceptable level of clinical practice.
Ensure compliance with funding-source requirements and agency policies and procedures.
Act on behalf of the Medical Director in the Medical Director’s absence.
Supervise nursing personnel and psychiatrists in assigned programs.
Provide verbal crisis-intervention assistance in emergency situations when required.