What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Psychiatrist - Warren State Hospital position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
THE POSITION
Join Warren State Hospital as a Staff Psychiatrist and help guide individuals toward meaningful recovery. This role with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania allows you to make a strong impact by shaping treatment plans and supporting patient progress. You will work within a dedicated clinical team that values compassion, clarity, and patient-centered care. Become part of a mission-driven agency that supports your expertise and professional growth.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on providing complete psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and leadership within a clinical setting. As a Staff Psychiatrist, you will perform the following duties:
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
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 INFORMATION
Join Warren State Hospital as a Staff Psychiatrist and help guide individuals toward meaningful recovery. This role with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania allows you to make a strong impact by shaping treatment plans and supporting patient progress. You will work within a dedicated clinical team that values compassion, clarity, and patient-centered care. Become part of a mission-driven agency that supports your expertise and professional growth.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on providing complete psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and leadership within a clinical setting. As a Staff Psychiatrist, you will perform the following duties:
- Patient Evaluation: Conduct detailed psychiatric examinations and make accurate diagnoses using accepted clinical standards
- Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans that promote patient improvement and long-term stability
- Team Leadership: Lead interdisciplinary team meetings and ensure that treatment recommendations are properly implemented
- Emergency Response: Provide direction during psychiatric and medical emergencies; and apply appropriate interventions
- Clinical Documentation: Prepare reports, treatment reviews, and progress notes; and maintain complete clinical chart entries
- Collaboration Duties: Work with and oversee psychiatric nurse practitioners and maintain compliance with professional standards
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.
- Overtime and travel may be required
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- 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 & ELIGIBILITY
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.
- This position requires possession of 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.
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- 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.
- 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.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
- 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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 INFORMATION
- Completing 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.