Psychiatrist - Job at Horizon House in Philadelphia, PA

Psychiatrist

Philadelphia, PA

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Description

Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).

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Psychiatrist

Req Code:	2023:2182-004
County:	Philadelphia County, PA
FT/PT:	Full Time
Location:	2182-Phila. ACT
Schedule:	Flexible

Job Description/Essential Functions:

This position is responsible in conjunction with the Pact Director, has overall clinical responsibility for monitoring client treatment and staff delivery of clinical services.; the Psychiatrist provides psychiatric and medical assessment and treatment; clinical supervision, education, and training of the team; and development, maintenance and supervision of medication and psychiatric and medical treatment policies and procedures.

Purpose:
As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Psychiatrist in conjunction with the Pact Director, has
overall clinical responsibility for monitoring client treatment and staff delivery of clinical services.

The Psychiatrist provides psychiatric and medical assessment and treatment, clinical supervision,
education, and training of the team; and development, maintenance and supervision of medication and
psychiatric and medical treatment policies and procedures.

Supervision Received:
Receives general clinical direction from the Medical Director.

Supervision Exercised:
Provide clinical supervision and support to all Pact team members.

Job Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Medical Doctor. Possess valid PA state license to practice medicine.
Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry.
Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential.
Clinical supervisory experience is desirable. Must be knowledgeable about the PACT model. Must be available for local travel and possess a valid driver's license. Excellent oral and written communication skills

Scope:

Frequent talking and listening.
May be required to provide crisis intervention assistance in emergency situations.
It is agreed and understood that employee shall not be liable for events or crises in which employee is not personally and actively involved. Requires the ability to lift, carry, hold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop and bend, which may include direct intervention with clients.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more.

To be considered an applicant, please you can apply at and click on the careers tab.

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer * M/F/Veteran/ Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, Horizon House considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, gender identity, marital status, military status, ancestry, national origin, English Limited Proficiency (LEP), age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, source of income, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, LGBTQ, AIDS or HIV status, union membership, veteran status, psychiatric disability, other disability or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process upon request without penalty. Horizon House is committed to these principles in our employment practices.

Job Summary

Company

Horizon House

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Experience

Open