Outpatient Psychiatrist - part-time

Merakey; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 275,520 - 289,296; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a part-time Psychiatrist to support its Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) in Harrisburg, PA and Carlisle, PA. The role provides on-site psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and collaborative care for adults with behavioral health needs.

The clinician will deliver comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans with the team, prescribe medications, and maintain EHR documentation while promoting stabilization and recovery in a structured outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania license required.
• Board eligible or board certified in psychiatry.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration across disciplines.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proficient psychopharmacology knowledge for adults.
• Accurate documentation in electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses.
• Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans with the team.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications per policy.
• Provide crisis intervention and ongoing medication management.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation in the EHR and comply with standards.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses and treatments.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with primary care and external providers for coordinated care.

Skills

PA license

Board eligibility

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Psychopharmacology

EHR documentation

Job 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 part-time Psychiatrist to support our Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) at our Harrisburg, PA and Carlisle, PA locations.

Pay range: $200-$210/hr

Shift: 16 hours per week (flexible schedule - choose your own days and hours between both locations)

Program locations:

• 1801 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17102
• 33 State Ave, Carlisle, PA 17013

Position details

The Psychiatrist will provide onsite psychiatric services for Merakey's Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), delivering psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment for adults with behavioral health needs. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team, this provider supports individuals requiring structured, intensive outpatient care while promoting stabilization, recovery, and successful transitions to less intensive levels of care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and establish accurate diagnoses using evidence-based practices.
• Develop, implement, and oversee individualized treatment plans in collaboration with therapists, nurses, case managers, peer specialists, psychiatric rehabilitation specialists, and other members of the treatment team.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications while ensuring safe medication management and adherence to Merakey policies regarding prescription renewals and electronic prescribing.
• Provide crisis intervention, psychiatric consultation, and ongoing medication management for individuals participating in the Partial Hospitalization Program.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR) and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Educate individuals and their families regarding diagnoses, treatment recommendations, medications, potential side effects, and expected outcomes while obtaining informed consent.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment meetings, case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and peer review activities to support high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, community partners, and external behavioral health providers to ensure coordinated, person-centered care.

About Merakey's Adult Behavioral Health Services

As part of our Adult Behavioral Health Services team, you'll join a compassionate, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to providing person-centered mental health treatment and recovery-focused services that empower individuals to achieve their goals. Learn more about our Adult Behavioral Health Services here: https://www.merakey.org/services/adult-behavioral-health

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses

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 across 12 states throughout the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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!

Qualifications

• Psychiatrist with an active, unrestricted Pennsylvania license.
• Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including clinical and clerical staff.
• Expert assessment, diagnostic, and psychopharmacological treatment skills.
• Professional credentials should be current as dictated by the State licensing standards and Professional Licensing Board.