Psychiatrist

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, and supervision, as well as clinical client reviews in an outpatient setting.

Schedule Details: Part-Time; 12 hours bi-weekly

Location: Upper Darby, PA

Program: Mental Health Outpatient

Pay Rate: $175+/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
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and document findings in an accurate and comprehensive manner
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, payers, and community support service representatives
• 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
• Provide quality services based on established best practice principles of care
• Maintain quality documentation of clinical service delivery
• 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, in a timely manner
• 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

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/Certification:  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!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.  Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.