Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist — Inpatient & Outpatient

St. Luke's University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network in Bethlehem, PA seeks a psychiatrist to provide professional mental health care in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes evaluations, medication management and ongoing follow-up with patients.

The physician will train and supervise medical/advanced practice students, contribute to policy development, and coordinate care with other behavioral health locations while collaborating with the medical staff and hospital teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of medicine and licensed to practice psychiatry.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• One to two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides mental health care evaluations, medication management, and follow-up visits.
• Provides training to Medical and/or Advanced Practice students either through supervision, of students or provides education in the form of lectures and journal discussions
• Assists with the development, implementation, and revision of policies and procedures affecting medical practice, judgement, and quality of behavioral health services.
• Coordinates work with the physicians and staff at the other behavioral health locations.
• Supervises the Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners.
• Performs and directs medical quality improvement activities.
• Act as a liaison with the medical community.
• Demonstrates competency in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Attends and participates in St. Luke’s Psychiatric Associates Medical Staff Meetings, St. Luke’s Physician Group Medical Staff Meetings and St. Luke’s Hospital Medical Staff Meetings as required.

Skills

Psychiatry

Medication management

Education/Training

Education

Medical degree

Board Certified/Eligible in Psychiatry

Job description

St. Luke’s University Health Network in Bethlehem, PA seeks a psychiatrist to provide professional mental health care in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes evaluations, medication management and ongoing follow-up with patients.

The physician will train and supervise medical/advanced practice students, contribute to policy development, and coordinate care with other behavioral health locations while collaborating with the medical staff and hospital teams.