Staff Psychiatrist, Full Time - Clarks Summit, PA, United States - Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania

Description

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is actively seeking a Staff Psychiatrist to be a part of our Clinical Services team at Clarks Summit State Hospital.

This position that s erves as Treatment Team Director and is responsible for the psychiatric care of all patients in an assigned unit.

As a Staff Psychiatrist, you are responsible for providing a thorough workup of all patients under your care.

Additional duties include performing daily rounds, attending and conducting Team meetings, attending and participating in assigned hospital committee meetings, responding and assuming a leadership role during psychiatric emergencies, and responding to medical emergencies.

Full-time employment, 37.Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Possible evening, weekend, and holiday on-call
Overtime and travel may be required when necessary.

The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and

Training Requirements:
~ Completion of a residency or training program in psychiatry which meets the certification requirements of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.

All candidates must possess a license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as issued by the State Board of Medical Education and Licensure, or the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners.

Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.


Veterans:
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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.