Chief of Psychiatry - Wernersville State Hospital (Berks County)

Job description

THE POSITION
Wernersville State Hospital is seeking a passionate and caring person that is looking for a great opportunity to utilize their experience and training in the field of Psychiatry. The Chief of Psychiatry is responsible for the planning, management, coordination, evaluation and integration of psychiatric services. Join us in our mission to provide an opportunity for growth, recovery, and inclusion for those who depend on us, and discover all that a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As Chief of Psychiatry, you will direct psychiatric services by assigning psychiatrists to a consumer area to participate in providing services to meet individual consumer treatment plan objectives. You will write orders for treatment and necessary studies of assigned consumers, make daily rounds, perform necessary psychotherapy and counseling, and formulate treatment plans with the assistance of the Treatment Team. You will also testify as an expert psychiatric witness in legal proceedings regarding consumers. In addition, you will have an opportunity to develop policies and procedures governing the administration of all services and participate on hospital administrative and policy committees requiring psychiatric expertise.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
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:
One year as a Psychiatrist Supervisor; or
Two years of experience in psychiatry or child psychiatry, including one year in a supervisory, administrative, or consultative capacity; and 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 Requirement:
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.
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.

How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

• 401k/ Pension Hybrid starting day 1
• Health/Medical benefits starting day 1