Psychiatrist - PT - Nazareth, PA

The goal of the Extended Acute Care Program (EAC) is to provide a safe, therapeutic, and holistic residential environment where individuals can obtain intensive short-term, treatment and support in order to stabilize acute mental health symptoms, pursue recovery goals and enhance skills for maintaining wellness in the community.

Learn more about our ABH programs here:https://www.merakey.org/services/adult-behavioral-health

Position Details:

The Psychiatrist serves as the clinical leader of psychiatric treatment, directing and coordinating care as an integral member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The Psychiatrist actively participates in the recovery planning process, collaborating with nursing, and other team members to develop individualized treatment plans that promote recovery, stability, and successful transition to a less restrictive level of care. Duties include:

• Psychiatric oversight and medication management for individuals receiving residential services.
• Conducting psychiatric evaluations, prescribing and monitoring medications
• Providing ongoing psychiatric treatment in accordance with regulatory requirements (including weekly 30min appointments)
• Responding to psychiatric crises as needed including on-call coverage.
• Leading psychiatric treatment planning and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, person-centered care.
• Consulting with nursing staff regarding medication concerns, clinical changes, and treatment recommendations.
• Attendingweekly interdisciplinary treatment team meeting held every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.contributing psychiatric expertise to case reviews, treatment planning, and care coordination.

Earn $200/hr.

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Adult Psychiatry, with a current license to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Experience treating adults with serious mental illness in residential, inpatient, or community behavioral health settings preferred.