Psychiatrist

Job Description

General Summary

Provides psychiatric services to patients in the Child and Adolescent Program, and other specialized outpatient behavioral health programs as required. Assists in the review of quality, adequacy and appropriateness of resident education within the program.

Responsibilities

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

ACT is a highly individualized treatment program focused on recovery and increased resilience for clients. It is designed for consumers characterized as those in the greatest need, who require a higher level of resources and a different approach to service delivery. This innovative program is seeking a dedicated board-certified/eligible Adult Psychiatrist to become an integral part of the team.

Position Highlights:

• Fulltime opportunity to join a team of mental health professionals, vocational specialist, and substance specialist providing acute, active, and ongoing community-based clinical services, psychiatric treatment, assertive outreach, rehabilitation, and support.
• Psychiatrist will combine time between Lancaster ACT Program and outpatient practice.
• Opportunity for Voluntary call -inpatient weekend and/or weeknight at Mt. Gretna or Ephrata Hospitals.
• Enjoy a collegial work environment with an excellent support staff.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary, signing bonus and student loan repayment
• Excellent health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid medical malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Generous CME reimbursement and full relocation
• 5 weeks of scheduled time off

About the Community:

Lancaster County, PA features excellent schools and a moderate cost of living. Outdoor recreation opportunities are plentiful. Conveniently located near the Philadelphia metro area and situated within a short drive to major cities including Baltimore/DC. South Central Pennsylvania offers an idyllic blend of unique cities and towns which offer an ideal family friendly environment to match the quality of work-life balance you're seeking.

For confidential and immediate consideration contact:

Marcia O. Anderson, Physician Recruiter

Phone: 717-825-9512 (calls and text)

E-mail: Manderson19@WellSpan.org

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required or
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required

Licenses:

• Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or
• Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry or the American Osteopathic Board of Psychiatry. Upon Hire Required and
• Completion of a Psychiatry residency and a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Upon Hire Required and
• Must qualify and be a member of the Medical Staff of York Hospital. Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Teaching skills.