Staff Psychiatrist - Warren State Hospital

Salary: $203,346.00 - $240,177.00 Annually

Location : Warren County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2024-77747-37500

Department: Department of Human Services

Division: HS Warren St Hosp

Opening Date: 04/15/2024

Closing Date: 4/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 37500

Position Number: 00001805

Union: PDA

Bargaining Unit: T4

Pay Group: DR04

Bureau / Division Code: 00210974

Bureau / Division: Department of Human Services/Warren State Hospital

Worksite Address: 33 Main Drive

City: Warren, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 16365

Contact Name: Beth Fantaskey

Contact Email: bfantaskey@pa.gov

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-77747-37500. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 7, 2024 TO APRIL 7, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you an energetic, passionate, and caring licensed Psychiatrist looking for a great opportunity to utilize your experience and training? The Department of Human Services is seeking a Staff Psychiatrist to be responsible for all aspects of psychiatric care and treatment of assigned patients at Warren State Hospital. Do not miss out on this chance to make a difference - apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Staff Psychiatrist, you will perform formal psychiatric assessments and review all psychiatric diagnoses, perform psychiatric reviews of patients and documents, review medication and make adjustments and/or changes to ensure proper psychopharmacological treatment is applied to each individual patient, and perform competency evaluations. In this role, you will lead the treatment team and oversee the planning and implementation of the individual treatment plan for each patient and ensure appropriate documentation. You will also provide leadership with interdisciplinary staff in assuring that active treatment programs are being conducted daily, review and evaluate discharge planning, and document patient's progress toward community placement.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may 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. May change based on operational needs.
• Possible evening, weekend, and holiday on-call
• Overtime and travel: As needed
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
  
• FREE PARKING!
• 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

QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirement:

• 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 possess 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 satisfactory completion of a medical examination and 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.

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).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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*Eligibility rules apply.

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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.

Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

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• Yes

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Do you possess 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?

• Yes
• No

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Please list your PA Medical License number and date of certification/eligibility for certification in psychiatry by an American Specialty Board in the box below. Include the name of your specialty and specialty board. If you do not have a PA Medical License, type N/A in the text box below.

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Have you completed 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?

• Yes
• No

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In the text box below, you MUST provide where you completed your residency or training program in psychiatry. If you claimed you have not completed a residency or do not possess a license, type N/A in the text box below.

Required Question