Psychiatrist

Armor Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Demand Payment (Make any day payday

401(k) retirement plans

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Disability and Life

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Armor Health is seeking a Psychiatrist to join the team at Blair County Jail in Hollidaysburg, PA. The role involves supervising the prescribing of psychotropic medications and collaborating with facility staff to ensure patient care.

You will evaluate patients, develop and monitor treatment plans, and provide medical supervision and court evaluations as required. A PA license with psychiatry specialty and board eligibility/certification are preferred along with clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed in PA as an MD or DO with psychiatry specialty.
• Board certification or board eligibility.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages prescribing of psychotropic medications to the mentally ill population; serves on committees as appropriate and conducts staff in‑service training.
• Assesses patient’s mental status and medical needs; formulates treatment plans and monitors progress.
• Communicates medical orders to nursing staff.
• Participates in case disposition and follow-up planning; provides medical supervision and consultation.
• Maintains records and documentation of services delivered.
• Certifies a patient for inpatient hospital or acute care psychiatric facility as appropriate.
• Provides evaluations as required by the courts.

Skills

Board certification or eligibility

Clinical experience

Education

PA medical license (MD/DO) with Psychiatry specialty

Job description

Overview

Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a Psychiatrist to join our team at Blair County Jail in Hollidaysburg, PA.

Benefits

• On Demand Payment (Make any day pay day)
• 401(k) retirement plans
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Disability and Life coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account

Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages the daily operations of the prescribing of psychotropic medications to the mentally ill population; serves on committees as appropriate and conducts staff in‑service training.
• Assesses patient’s mental status and medical needs; based upon diagnosis directs the formulation of treatment plans; monitors patient’s progress and modifies treatment plans as indicated.
• Communicates medical orders to the nursing staff.
• Participates in case disposition and follow‑up planning; provides medical case supervision and consultation.
• Maintains records and provides documentation associated with services delivered.
• Certifies a patient for inpatient hospital or acute care psychiatric facility as appropriate.
• Provides evaluations as required by the courts.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the state as an M.D. or D.O. with specialty training in psychiatry
• Board certified or board eligible
• One year of clinical experience

Armor Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran’s status, and citizenship.