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 improve the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.Job Description: The Psychiatrist is responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication management services, clinical consultation and supervision, and clinical client reviews.Schedule: Part-Time; Flexible Scheduling AvailableLocation: Kennett Square, PA and Phoenixville, PAProgram: Substance Abuse Outpatient ProgramPay Rate: $175 /hourJob Functions:


* 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


* Provide quality services based on established best practice principles of care


* Maintain quality documentation of clinical service delivery


* Maintain professional relationships with clients, payers, and community service representatives


* 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, on time


* Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation


* Provide clinical supervision for Nurse Practitioners and other clinical staff, as indicated


* Provide clinical consultation for programs as needs dictate


* Conduct psychiatric evaluations and document findings in an accurate and comprehensive manner


* 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 psychiatric services specifically to prescribe MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) i.e.

Suboxone, Vivitrol, Sublocade, Naltrexone

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 obtained); experience prescribing MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) preferred.Licensure/Certifications: Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion listNote: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, addit...