Staff Psychiatrist - Wernersville State Hospital

THE POSITION

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to utilize your skills to help some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens? Do you have compassion and the ability to drive the delivery of quality behavioral health services? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Wernersville State Hospital is seeking a Staff Psychiatrist. Our professional team demonstrates respect and provides quality psychiatric care. If you want to deliver top-notch treatment and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients, then we want to talk to you! Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Staff Psychiatrist, you will oversee intensive psychiatric treatment of mentally ill patients by utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach for the psychiatric management of acute, chronic, and geriatric emotionally ill persons. You will perform competency evaluations, write orders for treatment and studies, make daily rounds, perform psychotherapy and counseling, and lead a team formulating treatment plans. This role requires effective communication to consult with disciplinary teams and patients, as well as a genuine desire to ensure individualized quality patient care. In addition, you will facilitate discharge planning and appropriate community follow-up, participate in hospital committees to enhance patient care, and ensure dignified and humane treatment of patients at all times.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime as needed
• Free parking
• Telework : You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary : Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $216,862.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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Legal Requirements :

Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply :

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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