Staff Psychiatrist - Danville State Hospital

Job order closes 5 / 15 / 24 11 : 59 pm Eastern *Reference # : 4478531 THE POSITIONUse your expertise in the field of psychiatry and make a difference in the psychiatric treatment of patients! At the Department of Human Services, you can take pride in your work by providing care for mentally ill patients alongside our talented staff.

If you are a passionate and caring person, then come be a part of the long history of Danville State Hospital!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Staff Psychiatrist, you will be responsible for the care and treatment of mentally ill patients.

The care you provide will include examining, diagnosing, and creating a course of treatment for the patients. You will collaborate with and direct other staff members to carry out the treatment plans.

The psychiatrist will also prepare and review evaluations and reports for the patients. An additional duty is participating in staff conferences for the discussion of the patient care to ensure its consistency.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information : Full-time employment Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

You may have to work overtime as needed. 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements : 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 Requirements : 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 a medical examination and a 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 towww.employment.pa.gov / Additional%20Info / Pages / default.

aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us [email protected] 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this posit on.

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. You may only apply / test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.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.