Psychiatrist

CIVIQ HEALTH LLC•Uwchlan Township, PA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

STR Behavioral Health is hiring an experienced Psychiatrist for its PHP/IOP location in Exton, Pennsylvania. The position focuses on protecting clients’ health and safety, assessing their medical and psychiatric needs, and prescribing appropriate medication regimens. The Psychiatrist evaluates clients’ conditions, addresses concerns or makes referrals, reviews potential admissions against medical and psychiatric requirements, and consults with the treatment team on primary diagnoses and co-occurring issues. The role works collaboratively with clinicians and other members of the treatment team to support client treatment plans. It also involves maintaining professional relationships with colleagues, accounting team members, affiliated facilities, and third-party vendors as needed. The position requires some after-hours availability and completion of other appropriate duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least three years of residency in psychiatry.
Active, valid practitioner license in Pennsylvania.
Willingness to work with clinical staff on recommendations and strategies for clients.
Willingness to take calls during after-hours periods.
Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and an acceptable driving record.
Clearance of a TB test and other mandatory state or federal requirements.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Ability to move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to communicate with peers, clients, families, other facilities, and vendors.
Ability to sit or remain stationary for extended periods and move throughout the building and facility grounds.
Ability to perform duties that may involve talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting, or smelling.
Ability to tolerate noise levels ranging from very quiet to moderate.
Demonstrated work standards, effective communication, collaborative relationship-building, teamwork, and resourcefulness.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients.
Provide clients with information, services, and assistance.
Conduct routine checkups and psychiatric evaluations.
Follow up on and evaluate clients’ physical and psychiatric conditions.
Prescribe medications as necessary.
Document clinical, medical, and psychiatric treatments and recommendations.
Oversee and collaborate with clinicians on client treatment plans.
Participate in clinical treatment team meetings twice a month.
Pre-screen clients by reviewing psychiatric and medical records for admission, for a minimum of two hours per week depending on census.
Work with clinical staff to make recommendations and implement strategies that benefit clients.
Take calls during after-hours periods.
Follow the facility’s Code of Ethics and corporate compliance guidelines.
Represent the program at community events as requested.
Support the organization’s values, mission, goals, and objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.