Staff Psychiatrist - Warren State Hospital

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-10837-37500. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM OCTOBER 29, 2024 TO NOVEMBER 12, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Warren State Hospital is on the lookout for a dedicated and compassionate individual eager to make the most of their experience and training as a psychiatric physician. The Staff Psychiatrist will oversee all facets of psychiatric care and treatment for their assigned patients. If you are ready for this challenging and rewarding role we encourage you to apply today!

In this role, you will conduct formal psychiatric evaluations and assess all psychiatric diagnoses. You will review patient cases and documentation, evaluate medications, and make necessary adjustments to ensure effective psychopharmacological treatment for each patient. Additionally, you will carry out competency assessments. You will lead the treatment team, overseeing the development and execution of individualized treatment plans, ensuring proper documentation, and providing guidance to interdisciplinary staff to guarantee the daily implementation of active treatment programs. Furthermore, you will review and assess discharge planning while documenting each patient's progress towards community placement.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment (37.5 hours per week)
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work hours may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime, travel, evenings, and weekends as required
• FREE Parking
  
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
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.

• This position requires possession of 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.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation.
  
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

• 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., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• 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. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.