Psychiatrist

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry.
• Valid state medical license and DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
• Experience in crisis intervention, emergency psychiatry, or urgent care settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric treatments and interventions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and empathy in working with patients and their families.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and healthcare technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnose behavioral health conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications while ensuring compliance with prescribing policies and best practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, participate in case conferences, and communicate with primary care providers as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and ensure compliance with EHR, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Educate patients and families on medications, treatment options, potential risks, and benefits, and obtain informed consent.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, and ongoing collaboration with internal and external providers to support high-quality psychiatric care.

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

About the role

At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a part-time Psychiatrist to support our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Stroudsburg, PA. This is a part-time position of 10 hours per week. Earn up to $200/hr.

Position Details

The ACT Psychiatrist is qualified in the mental health profession, and possesses the clinical skills and experience to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide psychiatric treatment, and rehabilitation for adults with mental illness. The psychiatrist works in conjunction with all team members and Interagency Team. The ideal candidate will be available on-site primarily, with the ability to provide telehealth services as needed.

Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.

About Merakey

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!