Psychiatrist

About the role

Provide expert psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management to individuals and families navigating mental health, behavioral, or developmental challenges. Join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team and help empower clients toward recovery, stability, and long-term well-being.

This is a contractor, full-time, in-person position available in the Philadelphia, PA 19134 area.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations to determine diagnoses and treatment plans for patients.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other mental health professionals in the clinic to coordinate patient care.
• Document members' progress and review treatment plans in electronic medical records.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities to stay current with best practices in psychiatry.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Respond to patient and family inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Work with the clinic's administrative staff to ensure efficient scheduling and billing processes.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
• Board-certification or eligibility for board certification in Psychiatry.
• Active state medical license in the state of practice.
• Experience working in an outpatient mental health setting preferred.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and ability to document patient care accurately.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in psychiatry.

About COMHAR

COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Our mission is: “To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives.” Serving the Philadelphia region since 1975, COMHAR provides a wide continuum of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance use, and social support services. With programs that include outpatient treatment, residential services, community-based recovery centers, supportive housing, and specialized services for children, families, and diverse populations, COMHAR delivers person-centered care rooted in dignity, respect, and community integration. Today, COMHAR’s team supports more than 5,500 people each month, helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful connections in their communities.