Director of Psychiatric Services & Clinical Innovation

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Norristown State Hospital seeks a Chief of Psychiatry to lead the comprehensive psychiatric program. You will guide clinical services, shape policy, and drive quality initiatives across the hospital, ensuring dignified, patient-centered care.

In this role, you will supervise medical staff, collaborate across disciplines, and participate in direct patient care when needed, while maintaining compliance with CMS and state requirements.

Qualifications

• Residency in psychiatry and board eligibility or certification.
• License to practice medicine in Pennsylvania is required.
• Experience leading psychiatric programs in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and clinical services.
• Provide supervision and review of psychiatric care.
• Develop and communicate psychiatric policies per CMS standards.
• Lead quality improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Direct staff development, training, and performance reviews.
• Participate in direct patient care when needed, including treatment planning.

Skills

Psychiatry supervision

Clinical leadership

Program management

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification in Psychiatry

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Norristown State Hospital seeks a Chief of Psychiatry to lead the comprehensive psychiatric program. You will guide clinical services, shape policy, and drive quality initiatives across the hospital, ensuring dignified, patient-centered care.

In this role, you will supervise medical staff, collaborate across disciplines, and participate in direct patient care when needed, while maintaining compliance with CMS and state requirements.