Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychiatry
Psychiatrist Lewisburg (Central PA)
Great Psychiatric opportunity in Susquehanna River Valley, PA!
We are looking for a psychiatrist to join our award-winning, growing mental health team that provides specialized treatment programs serving the adolescent population in Central PA. This is a full-time position where the psychiatrist would serve as Medical Director of 5 locations, both residential and outpatient, with opportunity for growth.
The Psychiatric Medical Director will serve as Medical Director of clinical programs engaged in psychiatric care of children and adolescents.
About us:
Our mission is to serve children, adolescents, and their families in a stable and safe environment where one’s potential, personal strengths, and relationships are the basis for lifelong change and self-sufficiency.
Job Duties:
• Serve as Medical Director of Clinical programs engaged in Psychiatric care of children and adolescents
• Perform medication management assessments and prescribe medication as needed
• Provide medical and administrative direction and supervision to mental health professionals, counseling, child care and administrative staff
• Perform medical diagnosis and treatment- inclusive of admission psych evaluations, treatment development plan and oversight, and discharge evaluations
• Evaluate and review the work of subordinate and other medical providers
• Plan and prepare protocols and standardized procedures
• Maintain effective relationships with other County Referral Agencies
• Analysis, evaluation, and planning of health/mental health programs
• Documentation- written and oral reports
• Conduct in-service training programs
• Supervise and direct other Advanced Practice Professionals and mid-level practitioners
• Provide mental health court testimony
• Manage resources productivity to ensure targets are met
• Works closely with the Regional Administrators for Residential