Chief of Psychiatry (59736)

Overview: Position Type Full-Time Education Level Professional Degree Category Psychiatrist & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Description: MHM Solutions, a Centurion company, is proud to be the provider of healthcare staffing solutions to state agencies within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We are currently seeking a Chief of Psychiatry to join our team at Torrance State Hospital located in Torrance, Pennsylvania. This position is M-F, 37.5 hours/week. The Chief of Psychiatry is responsible for the administration and coordination of hospital psychiatric and medical services and provides direction and consultation on clinical matters to nursing and other services. Work includes: Participation in the formulation of treatment and administrative procedures for clinical services and insuring their coordination with the social and rehabilitative programs of the hospital or forensic treatment center. Maintenance of standards of professional services and participate in the recruitment and selection of principal clinical services staff. Work is performed under the general direction of the hospital superintendent, deputy superintendent for forensic services, Commandant or Medical Director and is reviewed for conformance to broad departmental and hospital or institutional policies and established procedures through conferences, reports, and evaluation of results.

Qualifications: Three (3) years of experience in the administration of a major clinical services program in the psychiatric or medical care and treatment of individuals with mental illness, in a psychiatric hospital, community psychiatric program, forensic treatment center or similar setting Certification in psychiatry or other recognized medical specialty by the American Medical Board or American Osteopathic Board; or three (3) years of experience in the supervision of licensed physicians in a major clinical services program in the psychiatric or medical care and treatment of individuals with mental illness, in a psychiatric hospital, community psychiatric program, forensic treatment center or similar setting; and certification in psychiatry or other recognized medical specialty by the American Medical Board or American Osteopathic Board. Possession of a current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania issued by the State Board of Medicine or the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine. Basic computer skills to include, but not limited, to Microsoft Office Products Ability to utilize a computer for order entry and/or prognosis notes. We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits