Psychiatrist

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Pottstown, PA, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

$256,000 - $260,000/year

Full-time, exempt

The Psychiatrist specializes in mental health, diagnosing and treating patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. This position involves conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing treatment plans using medication and/or therapy, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Key responsibilities include prescribing and administering medications, providing counseling, maintaining confidential records, and staying up to date on medical advancements.

Education:

Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.), Psychiatry residency, PA state medical license, and board certification.

• Strong medical and psychiatric knowledge, including evidence-based practices.
• Excellent communication, empathy, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in diverse settings and use telemedicine/EHR systems

Attendance required at assigned CHDC site(s)

• Patient Assessment:
  Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, interviews, physical exams, and order diagnostic tests to understand a patient's condition.
• Diagnosis:
  Diagnose mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia).
• Treatment Planning:
  Develop individualized treatment plans that may include medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy, CBT), or other interventions.
• Develop a treatment plan according to the needs of the patient’s needs and extent of emotional, social, cognitive, developmental, or behavioral disorder.
• Medication Management:
  Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications.
• Therapy:
  Provide psychotherapy if appropriate or work with therapists/psychologists to offer holistic care.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work with nurses, social workers, primary care physicians, and other providers for comprehensive patient care.
• Crisis Management:
  Provide emergency psychiatric consultation and intervention in acute situations, such as cases involving suicidal behavior or severe psychosis.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate, detailed, timely, and confidential patient records and treatment notes i.e., documenting diagnoses, treatment plans, progress, and any legal reports for court proceedings if necessary.
• Education:
  
  Educate patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options.
• Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  Keep up to date with professional job knowledge by reading publications, attending educational conferences, or maintaining professional networks.
• Legal and Ethics:
  Follow ethical and legal policies, procedures, and standards.

• Adheres to the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Adheres to the organization’s policies regarding time and attendance.
• Comply with accepted dress code and maintain a professional image.
• Demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness.
• Manages time and other resources to meet established goals within the agreed time frames.
• Demonstrates flexibility in the acceptance and completion of work assignments.
• Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.
• Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies.
• Clinical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong clinical and diagnostic skills, in-depth knowledge of psychotropic medications, and an understanding of the complex relationship between emotional and physical illnesses.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Empathy, excellent listening and communication skills, patience, and the ability to handle…