PSYCHIATRIST

UHS$180K — $220K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
  • Active and unrestricted medical license in PA
  • DEA registration and prescribing authority, as applicable
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care
  • Prior experience in inpatient setting preferred

Responsibilities

  • Perform psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
  • Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care
  • Collaborate with the care team, including therapists and primary care providers
  • Document all patient encounters accurately
  • Participate in treatment team meetings and care coordination
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory and ethical standards
  • Educate patients and families on treatment options and medication management

Benefits

  • Supportive team environment focused on patient care
  • Structured treatment team meetings for collaborative care
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
  • Regular hours with a structured schedule
  • On-call rotation, enhancing responsiveness to patient needs
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced Psychiatrist to join our team on a full-time basis. The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with mental health conditions. This role requires a collaborative, patient-centered provider who is committed to delivering high-quality behavioral health care in a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and risk assessments
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
  • Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care
  • Collaborate with therapists, primary care providers, nursing staff, and other members of the care team
  • Document all patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner
  • Participate in treatment team meetings and care coordination
  • Respond to urgent psychiatric concerns as clinically appropriate
  • Maintain compliance with all regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards
  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and medication management
Schedule
  • Full-time schedule: Monday-Friday / Weekend rotation
  • Standard hours: e.g., 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • On-call responsibilities: Yes
Qualifications

Qualifications
  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
  • Active and unrestricted medical license in PA
  • DEA registration and prescribing authority, as applicable
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical decision-making skills
  • Commitment to providing patient-centered, evidence-based care
  • Prior experience in inpatient setting preferred, but not required

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