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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Staff Psychiatrist - Clarks Summit State Hospital in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4546762 THE POSITION Are you a licensed psychiatrist with a passion for making a positive impact on people's lives? If you are resourceful, self-directed, and empathetic, we want you to apply and join our dedicated team of professionals. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is actively seeking Staff Psychiatrists to provide essential psychiatric care to patients in a hospital setting. Apply and make a real difference today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK Join us at Clarks Summit State Hospital, where multiple opportunities are available for passionate and empathetic licensed Psychiatrists. As the attending psychiatrist, you will evaluate, diagnose, and administer treatments to patients that align with the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association. Clear communication and documentation with medical staff is essential to ensure effective treatment plans are followed. In this position, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a compassionate and committed medical team to deliver essential mental health services to patients while advancing your expertise and gaining valuable experience as a psychiatrist.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Possible evening, weekend, and holiday on-call Overtime and travel as needed, may change based on operational needs Free parking! Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Completion of a residency or training program in psychiatry which meets the certification requirements of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.
Special Requirements: Possession of a license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as issued by the State Board of Medical Education and Licensure, or the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners.
Other Requirements:
PA residency requirementis currently waived for this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions
Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.