Psychiatrist

About the Role

A Psychiatrist has extensive and specialized training and education that allows them to provide a range of healthcare services. They are patient-focused and committed to delivering high-quality patient care, staying current with medical advancements, and working collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments to diagnose mental health conditions.
• Assist in developing individualized treatment plans, including psychotherapy, medication management, and other interventions.
• Complete and sign treatment plans once reviewed.
• Maintain a physical on-site presence at Pittsburgh locations (Fox Chapel and Upper St. Clair) to meet the 50% on-site threshold required by 55 Pa. Code Chapter 5200.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications as needed, ensuring patient safety and well-being.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate care as well as the treating clinician to discuss patient progress.
• Provide formal clinical supervision and lead at least two clinical staff meetings per month, ensuring all supervision and consultations are thoroughly documented.
• Actively participate in the establishment and oversight of treatment standards and prescribing practices.
• Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, medication compliance, and provide resources when necessary.
• Provide counter signatures within legal and ethical timeframes (e.g., review/complete short-term disability forms when appropriate).
• Review and complete prescriptions for ACT 106 cases at the clinician’s request when necessary.
• Monitor patients’ progress, make necessary treatment adjustments, and document care in medical records.
• Stay up to date with advancements in psychiatry, participating in continuing education and professional development.
• Respond to mental health crises and provide support, guidance, or appropriate referrals.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and maintain a high standard of patient care.
• Participate in Quality Management (QM) processes and Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee activities, including internal chart audits and reviewing and signing off on quality assurance plans and reports.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program.
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry.
• Valid medical license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration registration to prescribe medications.
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric principles, therapies, and medication management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy, patience, and the ability to build strong patient relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with EHR software.
• Must pass all clearances including but not limited to criminal history and child abuse.

Preferred Qualifications

• Subspecialty training (e.g., child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, addiction psychiatry).
• Experience working with diverse patient populations.
• Experience with crisis intervention and management.