Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team Psychiatrist

Merakey; Penn Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a psychiatrist to join their Pittsburgh, PA team. The role involves providing psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation for adults with mental illness and developmental disabilities. Competitive pay of $150/hour and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

DailyPay

Qualifications

• Current licensure/certification to practice as a psychiatrist.
• Previous experience with the intellectual disabilities population.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual medication orders and psychiatric evaluations.
• Supervise registered nurses regarding prescriptions and lab tests.
• Complete comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for individuals.

Skills

Psychiatric Treatment

Symptom Management

Education

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Job description

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a psychiatrist to join our team at our program in Pittsburgh, PA.

Earn $150/hour.

Position Overview

The Psychiatrist is qualified in the mental health profession, possessing the clinical skills and experience to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation for adults with mental illness and developmental disabilities (Dually Diagnosed). The psychiatrist collaborates with all team members, Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team internal supports, and Interagency Team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide individual medication orders, prescriptions, psychiatric evaluations, and symptom management, making immediate adjustments to treatment as necessary.
• Supervise and direct registered nurses or certified nurse practitioners regarding prescriptions, orders, lab tests, or medication side effects/interactions.
• Act as a liaison and consult with hospitals, community agencies, and families to maintain coordination throughout the treatment process.
• Complete comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for each individual, including psychiatric history, risk assessment, functional assessment, and recommendations. Provide after-hours on-call consultation to the team for symptom management and psychiatric conditions.

BENEFITS

Merakey offers Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, along with competitive compensation. Benefits include Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discounts, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, DailyPay, membership in Care.com, and more!

Apply today at: www.Merakey.org/careers

Requisition number: 93508

ABOUT MERAKEY

Merakey is a leading non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services with over fifty years of history. We offer a wide range of integrated services to individuals and communities nationwide. Our core belief is that everyone has the right to growth, dignity, and fulfillment. We care deeply about each other and are committed to providing the best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

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

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Current licensure/certification to practice as a psychiatrist in the state of practice
• Board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or an equivalent certifying board
• Previous experience and/or training with the intellectual disabilities population
• Ability to obtain all necessary clearances and background checks to work with designated consumers
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record