Psychiatry, Psychiatrist

Job DescriptionWant to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do!We are seeking a part-time Psychiatrist to support our program in Sharon Hill, PA onsite one day per week with telehealth support as needed.Earn $175/hrAs part of our Adult Behavioral Health Services team, this Psychiatrist will assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide psychiatric treatment, and rehabilitation for adults with mental illness in conjunction with all team members and interagency teams.Learn more about our Adult Behavioral Health Services here:  include: Psychiatric Evaluation and Diagnosis:Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to assess the mental health needs of patients with behavioral health needs.Formulate accurate diagnoses based on assessment findings and evidence-based criteria.Care Planning:Collaborate with the clinical team to develop and implement treatment and crisis stabilization plans.Medication Management:Prescribe appropriate psychotropic medications to address patients' mental health symptoms and conditions.Monitor medication efficacy, side effects, and overall treatment progress.Adjust medication regimens as needed to optimize patient outcomes.Observe Merakey policies on prescription renewals, telephone and electronic scripts, etc.Collaborative Treatment Planning:Work closely with the treatment team, including therapists, peer specialists, psychiatric rehabilitation specialists, care navigators, nurses, and case managers, to develop integrated treatment plans for patients.Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient progress and develop comprehensive care strategies.Document at least one contact with consumers' PCP (e.g., ongoing, at annual intervals, PRN).Conduct regular case conferences on applicable patients.Documentation and Electronic Health Records (EHR):Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation using the BHUCC's electronic health records system.Ensure compliance with documentation standards and regulatory requirements.Medication Education and Informed Consent:Provide patients and their families with information about prescribed medications, potential side effects, and expected outcomes.Obtain informed consent for treatment, explaining risks, benefits, and alternatives.Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement:Participate in peer reviews and quality improvement activities to enhance the delivery of psychiatric care.Stay informed about current research and developments in psychiatric treatment modalities.Collaborate with external mental health providers and agencies to facilitate coordinated care. BenefitsMerakey offers competitive compensation plans and more!DailyPayWork/Life BalanceFlexible SchedulesCell Phone Discount PlansEmployee Referral BonusesAbout MerakeyMerakey 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. Click here to watch a video 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. xijylhu Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Created: 2026-03-07