Psychiatrist

  • Allentown
  • Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems

Psychiatrist - PSYCH006507 DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions. Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Psychiatrist to conduct psychiatric evaluations, medication management services, clinical consultation/supervision, and clinical client reviews. Schedule Details: Full-Time Locations: Allentown, Easton, Pottstown, Exton, PA Program: Mental Health Outpatient Pay Rate: $200/hour Job Duties: * Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures * Provide direct clinical service delivery as defined by the program description, and best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards * Provide quality services based on established best practice principles of care * Maintain quality documentation of clinical service delivery * Maintain professional relationships with clients, payers, and community support service representatives * Assist with proposal development, when requested, for service enhancement or expansion in response to RFPs or other opportunities for growth * Provide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, promptly * Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation * Provide direct clinical supervision to Nurse Practitioners and other clinical staff, as indicated * Provide clinical consultation for programs as needs dictate * Conduct psychiatric evaluations and document findings in an accurate and comprehensive manner * Conduct medication management sessions and prescribe medications according to best practices, including minimizing unnecessary medications or prescriptive patterns that could result in dependency * Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation of medication management services Minimum Requirements: Education: Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from a regionally accredited medical school or through a foreign school with approval through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Experience: One year of experience post-residency or must work under the supervision of another psychiatrist until the experience has been obtained Licensure/Certifications: Licensed physician in the state(s) in which services are to be provided. Board Certification in Adult and/or Child/Adolescent Psychiatry or board eligible. Full DEA certification for prescribing Schedule II, III, IV, and V medications Clearances: Pennsylvania Act 33 & 34 clearance, Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience What's in it for you? Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week): * Competitive Pay * Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement options * Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation) * Life Insurance * Disability Insurance * Paid Time Off * 403(b) with Employer Match * Employee Recognition Programs * Employee Referral Bonus opportunities * Discounts through "Tickets at Work" * Discounts on Verizon mobile service * And More! Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity