Psychiatry - Child / Adolescent Physician

Psychiatry - Child / Adolescent Physician at UPMC summary :

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor is seeking a child psychiatrist to join a dedicated team providing community mental health services in Erie, Pennsylvania. The position offers a range of benefits including competitive salary, flexible work schedule, and a supportive work environment, focusing on children with serious emotional disturbances. The practice emphasizes collaborative care, allowing psychiatrists to engage deeply with a population of over 7,900 patients while promoting professional growth and innovation in behavioral health.

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor, located in Erie, Pennsylvania is seeking a child psychiatrist to join a well-established comprehensive, community behavioral health outpatient program.

Erie is an ideal destination for family living with high-quality educational opportunities, a vibrant cultural scene, and endless recreational activities to enjoy. Plus, Erie is situated less than two hours from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo. Toronto is less than four hours away. You will love living here!

Qualified candidate will join an established practice serving more than 7,900. Safe Harbor provides a collaborative and team-oriented work environment with collegiality and nursing support. Join a group of two full-time psychiatrists, two additional psychiatrists and six APPs, to provide a continuum of nursing, case management, therapy, addiction services, and crisis intervention services support with the delivery of quality care. Candidate should possess a strong interest in community mental health and serious mental illness.

REQUIREMENTS

• Board-eligible / board-certified
• 2-5 years' experience in community mental health setting (preferred, but not required)
• Three appointments per hour with flexibility to manage acuity

BENEFITS

A world-class team of experts - be a part of it!

About UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor has a primary focus in serving adults with serious and persistent mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbance. Safe Harbor has been recognized for its innovation in behavioral health programming including comprehensive crisis intervention services, hospital diversion programming, and partnership with local law enforcement. Safe Harbor's Crisis Services is a National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Center.

About UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital currently employs more than 150 psychiatrists and manages more than 400 psychiatric beds across the network. We have more than 390,000 outpatient visits a year and over $80 million in research funding. A leader in the treatment of mental health and addictive disorders, UPMC is consistently ranked among the nation's top hospitals for psychiatry by U.S. News & World Report.

About UPMC Hamot

UPMC Hamot is a 458-bed hospital in Erie, PA, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services, and serves as a regional referral hub and Level II Trauma Center. Supported by over 650 physicians and nearly 4,000 dedicated employees, UPMC Hamot's mission is to serve its patients, communities, and one another in the UPMC Hamot tradition of quality, health, healing, and education. UPMC Hamot's superior health care services are continually recognized by notable accrediting bodies.

About UPMC

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide more than $1 billion every year in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees - including more than 5,000 physicians - care for patients across 40 hospitals and 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members with a focus on providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price.

Our Values

At UPMC, we're driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community.

Supporting a Diverse Workplace

UPMC respects that talent and skill are not limited but enhanced by the diversity and cultural expertise staff brings to the workplace. Having a diverse employee presence at all levels provides a wealth of benefits. It ensures we have the knowledge, critical thinking, agility, and innovation required of a leading and forward-thinking integrated health care system.

Discover Erie, Pennsylvania!

Welcome to Erie, PA, where urban amenities meet natural beauty, creating an ideal environment for physicians and their families to live, work, and thrive. As the fourth largest city in Pennsylvania, Erie boasts a vibrant community, rich history, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Why Erie?

Join us in Erie! It's more than just a place to work-it's a place to call home. Explore the charm and potential of Erie, PA, and see why so many healthcare professionals choose to build their lives and careers here!

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