Psychiatry Physician - Inpatient Child & Adolescent

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Domestic partner coverage

Professional development

Job summary

Geisinger seeks an inpatient psychiatric provider at the Behavioral Health Center Northeast, specializing in acute care for pediatric and adult patients. Responsibilities include leading clinical assessments, delivering therapy, maintaining accurate medical records, and administering Brain Stimulation Therapy.

Qualified candidates should have an MD and be a licensed medical doctor in Pennsylvania. The position offers comprehensive health benefits and professional development from day one, emphasizing strong clinical skills and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) required.
• Licensed Medical Doctor in Pennsylvania required.
• Experience in inpatient or acute behavioral health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical team in patient assessment and treatment planning.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy for psychiatric conditions.
• Maintain EPIC electronic medical record documentation.
• Administer Brain Stimulation Therapy protocols.
• Coordinate transitions to outpatient programs.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and state regulations.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Diagnostic acumen

Medication management

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Licensed Medical Doctor in Pennsylvania

Job description

Location:

Northeast Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes

Job Summary:

Inpatient Psychiatry – Child & Adolescent (Onsite only). This role serves as an inpatient psychiatric provider at the Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Northeast. It focuses on delivering acute care for both adult and pediatric patients, including Partial Hospitalization Programs, Intensive Outpatient Programs and Brain Stimulation Therapy.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the clinical team in patient assessment, treatment planning and medication management for inpatient and partial-hospitalization programs.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy and care for psychiatric conditions such as Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma-related Disorders, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder and Substance-Use Disorders.
• Maintain accurate and timely EPIC electronic medical record documentation.
• Administer and supervise Brain Stimulation Therapy protocols.
• Coordinate patient transitions to outpatient programs and community resources.
• Ensure compliance with all policy and procedural requirements of the organization and state regulations.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary care team with collaborative communication.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) – required.
• Licensed Medical Doctor in the state of Pennsylvania – required.
• Current licensure and standing in good order, with no history of disciplinary action.
• Experience in inpatient or acute behavioral health settings preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic acumen and medication management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Benefits:

Full-time and part-time positions receive health, vision, dental and domestic partner coverage starting from day one. Professional development and liability coverage are additional benefits.

EEO Statement:

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. This position does not qualify for J‑1 waiver.