Licensed Staff Psychiatrist

Licensed Staff Psychiatrist

Location: All locations

Description of Position :

Family Psychological Associates is looking for a full or part time staff psychiatrist that will enhance client care in our clinics. A Staff Psychiatrist is a licensed physician in the state of Pennsylvania who is skilled at diagnosing and managing common and complex psychiatric disorders.

A Staff Psychiatrist duties will consist of:

• Interview and review prior medical records or psychological testing data in order to prescribe the best course of treatment.
• Order medical and laboratory testing to confirm diagnoses and assist with treatment planning.
• Coordinate medical care with the patient’s primary care physician.
• Prescribe psychiatric medications to assist in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, and follow-up with on‑going medication management appointments to prescribe adjustments to medications as necessary.
• Limits his or her care to behavioral health concerns and does not take the place of the primary care physician.
• Diagnose, treat, evaluate and manage acute and chronic mental illnesses.
• Obtain relevant medical and social histories and conduct physical examinations.
• Prescribe medications for acute and chronic illnesses within the purview of all state and federal laws and regulations.
• Schedule regular follow-up appointments with patients to monitor medication effectiveness and make necessary adjustments to the medications.
• Keep timely, accurate and legible records for client files and approve and sign‑off on therapeutic treatment plans and diagnoses.

Minimum requirements:

• Medical Degree (M.D. or D.O.)
• Successful completion of an approved residency program
• Licensed as a Psychiatrist
• Act 33 and Act 34 clearances and FBI fingerprint Clearance

Notes: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, including paid vacation and holidays, excellent health care including medical insurance, dental, and vision coverage.