Psychiatrist

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Uwchlan Township, PA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

STR Behavioral Health is hiring an experienced Psychiatrist for its new PHP/IOP location in Exton, Pennsylvania. The role is responsible for client health and safety, psychiatric and medical assessment, medication management, and reviewing potential admissions against medical and psychiatric requirements. The Psychiatrist consults with the treatment team on primary diagnoses and co-occurring issues, and collaborates with clinicians on client treatment plans. The position works with peers, accounting team members, affiliated facilities, and third-party vendors as needed. It also requires participation in clinical treatment team meetings twice a month and pre-screening clients by reviewing psychiatric and medical records for admission for at least two hours per week, depending on census. The role may involve after-hours calls and other appropriate duties as assigned. The employee must hold an active Pennsylvania practitioner license, have completed at least three years of psychiatry residency, and maintain current CPR and First Aid certification. A valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, an acceptable driving record, and clearance of a TB test and other applicable state or federal requirements are also required. The job involves communication with clients, families, peers, facilities, and vendors; extended periods sitting or remaining stationary; movement around the facility and grounds; and the ability to move up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

At least three years of residency in psychiatry.
Active, valid practitioner license in Pennsylvania.
Willingness to work with a clinician to make recommendations and implement strategies that benefit clients.
Willingness to take calls during after-hours periods.
Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and acceptable driving record.
Clearance of a TB test and any other mandatory state or federal requirements.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
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 talk or hear, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell as required by duties.
Ability to move up to 25 pounds.

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 for admission by reviewing psychiatric and medical records, for a minimum of two hours per week depending on current census.
Assess medical and psychiatric issues and concerns, address them, or make appropriate referrals.
Approve potential admissions based on medical and psychiatric requirements.
Consult with the treatment team on primary diagnoses and co-occurring issues.
Maintain productive working relationships with internal peers and accounting team members, affiliated facilities, and third-party vendors as necessary.
Follow the facility’s Code of Ethics and corporate compliance guidelines.
Represent the program at local, regional, and national community events as requested.
Support the organization’s values, mission, goals, and objectives.
Take after-hours calls and perform other appropriate duties as assigned.