NP - Adult Psychiatry

Employment Type : Full time Shift : Day Shift Description :

Pittsburgh Mercy is looking for a Physician OR NP - Adult Psychiatrist - Assertive Community Treatment Team

ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY

We’re a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area’s most vulnerable populations. We work with individuals and families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care. Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. Pittsburgh Mercy is one of the largest community health and social service providers and employers in Southwestern Pennsylvania. We reach out and offer help and hope to some of our community’s most vulnerable people and populations.

Pittsburgh Mercy has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a Board Certified or Board Eligible Physician OR NP to join our ambulatory team located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Essential Functions and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of the Position :

• Provide direct services through comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of assigned out- patients and Respite residents
• Provider emergency crisis intervention during routine working hours Provide on-call coverage during non-routine hours (as necessary) Follow established clinical practice guidelines
• Provide procedural services within the scope of specialty training and clinical competence
• Provide clinical supervision and consultation to treatment teams Provide education to the unit staff about relevant clinical issues in both formal and informal settings Participate in administrative duties as assigned.
• Communicate appropriately, following confidentiality guidelines, with internal and external providers to ensure quality and continuity of care Participate in the education of health professions students assigned to site rotations
• Medical record documentation will be in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain an active Pennsylvania physician / surgeon license, board certification in primary care specialty, and controlled substance registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration. Abide by the credentialing and re-credentialing policy.
• Maintain participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payer programs as required by administration.

Skills and Qualifications

Why Pittsburgh Mercy

Pittsburgh Mercy is a member of Trinity Health, serving in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy. Our mission is to be a compassionate and transforming, healing presence within our communities.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.