Psychiatrist

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others. Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances. Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome. Come work with us! Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage--from job posting to onboarding--we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Requirements

MD or DO required. Board certification in Addiction Medicine preferred
Experience with electronic medical records required
Individual Professional Liability insurance required
PT contract position – Up to 10 hours per week (minimum of 2 days a week)
Valid, unrestricted Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number
Valid Pennsylvania PROMISE number
Minimum of three to five years’ experience; Work experience in a substance use disorder treatment setting preferred

Nice To Haves

Board certification in Addiction Medicine preferred
Work experience in a substance use disorder treatment setting preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct psychological examinations
Promotes the utilization of all types of medication assisted treatment (MAT), Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MAOD)/Medications for Alcohol Use Disorders (MAUD)
Work a minimum of 2 days a week; in-person availability required
Participate in weekly treatment team meetings
Order and monitor medication and medical care for clients as needed and provide written authorization
Review and certify client admissions.
Manage client psychiatric care.
Review and interpret pre-existing psychiatric examination reports to include but not limited to diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
Order and monitor medication and psychiatric care for clients as needed and provide written authorization.
Complete and review client documentation contemporaneously in the Company’s electronic health record (EHR) as required, including but not limited to physical examinations, medication orders, physicians’ notes, nursing and biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans and discharge summaries within twenty-four (24) hours and no later than seventy-two (72) hours of service provision.
Oversee psychiatric components of programs.
Conduct Physician-to-Physician reviews as required with funding/referral sources.
Provide consultation for medical and clinical staff, as needed.
Meet with the Program Director and Quality Assurance Team and participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives and peer review activities, as needed.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, facility meetings, and conduct education for staff and clients on substance use and mental health symptoms, treatment, and medication.
Provide crisis intervention in situations requiring immediate response.
Adhere to all applicable Company policies and procedures as well as licensing/ accreditation standards.
Maintain valid licenses and current insurance for the length of time this contract remains in place or longer if required by the malpractice insurance carrier to cover losses or potential losses that occur(ed) during the time of this contract.
Deliver telemedicine services in compliance with all regulatory entities, as requested.