ResponsibilitiesPsychiatric Opportunity
This opportunity is part-time, 20 hours per week, with on-call responsibilities.
The Meadows Psychiatric Center is the leading behavioral health treatment facility in Central Pennsylvania, located a short distance outside State College, PA. The Meadows is a 119 inpatient behavioral health hospital providing comprehensive services to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults for over 35 years.
This position is responsible for:
- Providing therapeutic services to clients and their families at The Meadows and as needed in the clinic and community setting.
- Developing treatment plans by determining the nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders; establishing treatment goals and methodologies.
- Maintaining interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress; consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
- Treating patients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discussing progress toward goals with patients; providing instructions; monitoring the effect of medications; supervising staff provision of services.
- Advising and informing guardians, relatives, and significant others of patients' conditions and treatment.
- Assuring quality and safe service for patients and staff by enforcing policies, procedures, standards, rules, Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations requirements, and legal regulations; participating in utilization reviews; remaining available for emergency consultations.
- Improving staff competence by providing training and discussions regarding the interrelationship between psychosocial and physiological problems, psychotropic medications, crisis intervention, and related issues.
- Demonstrating the ability to assess the strengths, therapeutic needs, and progression toward goals. Assessing the need for additional support services and assisting the client in accessing them.
- Maintaining historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events; writing summaries. Gathering and maintaining patient information and records, including social and medical history obtained from patients, relatives, and other professionals.
- Collaborating with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
- Demonstrating the ability to complete crisis assessment and make appropriate referrals for follow-up care. Attending clinical supervision/treatment team as scheduled.
- Participating in continuing medical educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Enhancing department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Serving on committees to promote or maintain community mental health services or delivery systems.
What do our current Psychiatrists value at The Meadows & UHS?
A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Psychiatrist at The Meadows is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of doctors, nurses, and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.
Who we are:
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.
To learn more about the Psychiatrist position and more about The Meadows, contact Maria Mann, Regional Recruiter at maria.mann@uhsinc.com
QualificationsRequirements:
- Doctorate Degree in Psychiatry
- Three years of experience in the mental health field required
- Must have current Pennsylvania License
EEO Statement
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