Staff Psychiatrist - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Clarks Summit (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 226,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services, seeks a Staff Psychiatrist at Clarks Summit State Hospital in Lackawanna County. You will provide comprehensive psychiatric care, lead treatment planning, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient recovery.

This full-time civil service position requires completing a psychiatry residency, maintaining licensure, and complying with hospital standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of a residency or training program in psychiatry which meets the certification requirements of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed psychiatric evaluations and determine accurate diagnoses
• Direct team meetings, guide treatment goals, and oversee individualized treatment plans
• Prepare examination reports, progress summaries, and discharge documents
• Lead psychiatric or medical emergency response and apply appropriate interventions
• Collaborate with staff, patients, families, and community providers to support continuity of care
• Maintain licensure, certifications, and adherence to hospital and agency standards

Job description

Salary: $226,172.00 - $267,150.00 Annually

Location: Lackawanna County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-61412-37500

Department: Department of Human Services

Division: HS Clarks Summit St Hosp

Opening Date: 10/28/2026

Closing Date: 11/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 37500

Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union: PDA

Bargaining Unit: T4

Pay Group: DR04

Bureau / Division Code: 00210777

Bureau / Division: Clarks Summit State Hospital

Worksite Address: 1451 Hillside Drive

City: Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 18411

Contact Name: HHS Intake

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Do you aspire to practice psychiatry in an environment where your clinical insight and leadership strengthen patient care as a Staff Psychiatrist for the Department of Human Services? At Clarks Summit State Hospital, you will engage in complex diagnostic work, lead treatment planning, and partner with diverse clinical professionals. Your decision making will guide patient treatment, shape program direction, and support a culture of safety and respect. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to advance patient recovery while growing your professional practice through ongoing learning and collaboration. Become part of a dedicated team that values excellence, service, and thoughtful clinical care.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides comprehensive psychiatric care within Clarks Summit State Hospital, supporting patient recovery through evaluation, treatment planning, and emergency response. The role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and collaborative engagement with interdisciplinary staff and community partners. As a Staff Psychiatrist, you will perform the following duties:

• Psychiatric Evaluation: Perform detailed examinations, interpret clinical findings, and determine accurate diagnoses
• Treatment Leadership: Direct team meetings, guide treatment goals, and oversee individualized treatment plans
• Clinical Reporting: Prepare examination reports, progress summaries, competency assessments, and discharge documents
• Emergency Management: Lead psychiatric or medical emergency response and apply appropriate interventions
• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Collaborate with staff, patients, families, and community providers to support continuity of care
• Professional Compliance: Maintain required licensure, certifications, and adherence to hospital and agency standards

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Evening, weekend, and holiday on-call hours may be required. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel: As needed
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Completion of a residency or training program in psychiatry which meets the certification requirements of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of a license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as issued by the State Board of Medical Education and Licensure, or the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Veteran preference

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.