Staff Psychiatrist - Danville State Hospital

Salary: $221,732.00 - $261,908.00 Annually Location : Montour County, PA Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number: CS-2026-43270-37500 Department: Department of Human Services Division: HS Danville St Hosp Opening Date: 02/24/2026 Closing Date: 3/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code: 37500 Position Number: 00005636 Union: PDA - Pennsylvania Doctor Alliance Bargaining Unit: T4 Pay Group: DR04 Bureau / Division Code: 00210872 Bureau / Division: Danville State Hospital Worksite Address: 50 Kirkbride Drive City: Danville, Pennsylvania Zip Code: 17821 Contact Name: HHS Intake Section Contact Email: THE POSITION Empower your dedication to clinical excellence at Danville State Hospital, where we are seeking a passionate and caring Staff Psychiatrist to join our dedicated team. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to fully utilize your specialized training and clinical expertise within a supportive, patient-centered environment. In this role, you will lead all aspects of psychiatric care and treatment for your assigned patients, ensuring they receive the highest standard of evidence-based intervention. Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve while advancing your professional journey! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Staff Psychiatrist, you will provide psychiatric care by conducting clinical examinations, obtaining medical histories, and diagnosing mental illnesses to implement appropriate treatment plans. Your duties will include performing daily unit rounds to monitor patient progress and maintaining detailed documentation, such as diagnostic evaluations and prognostic reports. You will administer various psychotherapeutic methods, including somatic, group, and milieu therapy, while managing medication and ordering necessary laboratory or diagnostic tests. Furthermore, you will facilitate referrals to social, vocational, and educational services and develop clinical programs to ensure high-quality patient care. Serving as the Treatment Team Director, you will lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team to ensure the seamless execution of comprehensive treatment plans. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs. Overtime as operationally necessary Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. FREE parking! 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 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: You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require 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 and click on Veterans. 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 INFORMATIONCompleting 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. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our 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. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box. Eligibility rules apply. 01 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. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our Yes 02 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 03 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. 04 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 05 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

Created: 2026-03-04