Chief of Psychiatry

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Norristown (Montgomery County); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Norristown State Hospital, seeks a Chief of Psychiatry to lead psychiatric services across the facility. The role combines administrative leadership with clinical oversight, policy governance, and quality improvement to ensure humane, evidence-based care.

The position oversees program direction, staff development, and direct patient care when required, reporting to the Department of Human Services. Telework is not offered; 37.5 hours/week, typically 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Qualifications

• One year as a Psychiatrist Supervisor or equivalent supervisory/administrative role.
• Two years of psychiatry or child psychiatry experience with supervisory/administrative duties.
• License to practice medicine in Pennsylvania.

Responsabilités

• Program Direction: oversee daily operations and foster coordinated care across disciplines.
• Clinical Oversight: provide supervision and review to support humane treatment practices.
• Policy Governance: establish and communicate psychiatric policies aligned with CMS standards.
• Quality Improvement: lead initiatives to improve patient outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Staff Development: identify training needs and support recruitment and performance reviews.
• Clinical Participation: engage in direct patient care when needed, including treatment planning.

Formation

Residency in Psychiatry

Description du poste

Do you aspire to lead a comprehensive psychiatric program that drives meaningful impact as the Chief of Psychiatry for the Department of Human Services? In this remarkable leadership position, you will advance the mission of Norristown State Hospital by ensuring that every patient receives effective, dignified, and person-centered care. You will collaborate across disciplines, cultivate a culture of clinical excellence, and support the professional growth of medical staff. Your vision will influence patient care systems, administrative functions, and quality initiatives. Join a team where your leadership strengthens both clinical practice and organizational performance.

This position oversees the delivery, coordination, and advancement of psychiatric services throughout Norristown State Hospital. The role integrates administrative leadership, clinical supervision, and when necessary, direct patient care in support of high-quality psychiatric treatment. As a Chief of Psychiatry, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Direction: Guide the delivery of psychiatric services by overseeing daily operations, fostering coordinated care, and supporting effective collaboration among clinical disciplines
• Clinical Oversight: Provide supervision, consultation, and review of psychiatric care to support evidence-informed, humane treatment practices
• Policy Governance: Establish, refine, and clearly communicate psychiatric policies to ensure consistent adherence to standards set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), as well as Medicare and Medicaid
• Quality Improvement: Lead initiatives that strengthen patient care outcomes and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Staff Development: Evaluate training needs, guide educational programs, and support recruitment and performance review activities
• Clinical Participation: Engage in direct patient care when needed, including treatment planning, consultation, and forensic responsibilities

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel: As needed
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Psychiatrist Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience in psychiatry or child psychiatry, including one year in a supervisory, administrative, or consultative capacity; and 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 Requirement

• You must be in 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 requirement is 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.
• 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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this posting. 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.