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 Psychiatrist to join our team at our NEW Behavioral Health Urgent Care location in the Philadelphia, PA 19129 area.
We are a mental health urgent care/walk-in center for adults in need of same-day care that is not an emergency in Philadelphia. We serve individuals experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns, and/or substance use concerns. Individuals will participate in triage, resolution-focused services, and aftercare planning to prepare for long-term recovery and connection to ongoing care. We serve individuals regardless of income or insurance status. Our services do not replace the need for ongoing mental health care; rather, we aim to reduce avoidable visits to crisis centers and emergency rooms by helping people get the care they need when they need it.
Position Details
Psychiatrist should be qualified in the mental health profession, and possesses the clinical skills and experience to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and collaborate treatment and rehabilitation. This individual will be the clinical leader and work in conjunction with other staff to assure the highest quality of care to the consumers.
The Psychiatrist will:
provide psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and care to individuals experiencing urgent behavioral health needs.
supervises the Certified Nurse Practitioners and
work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary BHUCC team to assess and manage urgent behavioral health needs
ensure the delivery of high-quality and compassionate services.
Benefits
Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
DailyPay
Work/Life Balance
Flexible Schedules
Cell Phone Discount Plans
Employee Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Membership
About Merakey
Merakey 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. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
Valid state medical license and DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances
Experience in crisis intervention, emergency psychiatry, or urgent care settings is preferred
Knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric treatments and interventions
Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and healthcare technology
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
Strong communication and empathy in working with patients and their families.
This onsite role is 20 hours per week: two 8 hr. days and one 4 hour day. We are flexible on days that you work!