Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern amenities as Pennsylvania's capital city. Located along the Susquehanna River, it provides an excellent quality of life with numerous cultural attractions, outdoor recreational opportunities, and a reasonable cost of living while being within driving distance of major metropolitan areas.
Facility:
This prestigious psychiatric institute is a leading provider of mental health services in the region, offering specialized care for children and adolescents. The facility features a 25-bed department with comprehensive treatment options including inpatient, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient services in a supportive clinical environment.
Opportunity:
Physician (MD) - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Job Details:
• Primary service is Child/Adolescent PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) Monday-Friday daytime, 36 hours (8am-4pm Mon, 8am-3pm Tues-Fri) • Option to work 36 hours or add 4 hours Outpatient for 40-hour week • Visits include 30-minute medication checks or discharges, 60-minute step downs, and 90-minute new evaluations • Patient age range: Outpatient (5-23 years) and PHP (7-18 years) • Approximately 15 days of the assignment covering the Inpatient Unit (10 beds) for vacation coverage with no PHP/OP work on those days • Handle 10-13 patient encounters per shift • Must have Pennsylvania license and recent experience treating children • Experience with psychiatric medication management including controlled substances for child psychiatric patients required • Must have completed Adult Psychiatry residency training and Child psychiatry fellowship training • Board certification required with current BLS certification • Clinical expertise required in anxiety disorders, affective disorders, ADD/ADHD, personality disorders, eating disorders, development disorders, psychotic disorders, and organic disorders • Must be familiar with involuntary commitments, seclusion therapy, and restraint application • Treatment techniques include pharmacotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, and ECT • Credentialing timeframe approximately 60-90 days • Option for unpaid lunch break with no overtime without real-time approval by the CMO
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
