Psychiatrist - Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR) 20hrs/wk

Merakey•Chippewa Township, PA

22d•$200•Hybrid

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a hybrid part-time Psychiatrist to support their Long Term Structured Residence (LTSR) programs at their Russellton, PA and Beaver Falls, PA, locations. The Psychiatrist provides leadership for psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, and clinical decision-making within the Long Term Structured Residence (LTSR). The Psychiatrist collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure residents receive comprehensive, recovery-oriented behavioral health services that promote stability, independence, and successful community integration.

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.

Responsibilities

Conducting psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments upon admission and throughout treatment
Developing, reviewing, and approving individualized treatment plans as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting psychiatric medications and evaluating treatment effectiveness.
Providing ongoing psychiatric care, including assessment of mental status, symptom management, and risk factors.
Participating in treatment team meetings and collaborating with nursing, therapy, case management, and direct care staff.
Responding to psychiatric crises and determining the need for emergency interventions or higher levels of care, including hospitalization when indicated.
Ensuring psychiatric services are delivered in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services regulations and professional standards of care.
Supporting resident recovery, rehabilitation, and transition planning to the least restrictive community-based setting possible
Participating in commitment hearings