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Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: Phoenixville, PA
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 19453!
This Job at a Glance
- Job Reference Id: ORD-212199-MD-PA
- Title: MD
- Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
- Shift Type: Day Shift
- Assignment Type: Outpatient
- Call Required: No
- Board Certification Required: Yes
- Job Duration: Locums
This community mental health center in Phoenixville provides specialized psychiatric services designed to help adults stabilize, function independently, and maintain engagement in treatment while living in the community. The facility operates as a comprehensive outpatient program rather than an inpatient psychiatric facility, focusing on community-based care for individuals with severe mental health conditions. The organization utilizes the Netsmart/Avatar EMR system and maintains established protocols to ensure effective psychiatric treatment delivery in a structured therapeutic environment.
About the Facility LocationPhoenixville offers diverse recreational and cultural attractions, including the Phoenixville Recreation Center and Phoenixville Foundry venue. The area provides access to notable regional destinations such as Longwood Gardens and Independence Hall. Visitors can participate in community activities including art galleries, nature walks, community garden tours, and various vendor exhibitions throughout the year.
About the Clinician's WorkdayThe psychiatrist will provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care for adults ages 18-27 with severe mental health conditions including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia during part-time day shifts totaling 16-20 hours per week. Clinical duties include conducting one-hour initial psychiatric evaluations and 15-30 minute medication checks for 20-25 patients in the program daily while developing individualized treatment plans to support patient stabilization and community engagement. The clinician will maintain detailed documentation using the Netsmart/Avatar EMR system and collaborate with facility staff to ensure effective care delivery with no call requirements. The position requires board certification, prescriptive authority, and supervision support to help patients function independently while staying engaged in treatment within the community.
Additional Job Details
- Case Load/PPD: 20-25
- Support Staff: LCSWs, Psychologists, RNs
- Patient Population: Adults
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government: No
- Shift Hours: Part time (16 hours)
- Cases Treated: Severe MH (bi-polar, schizo, etc)
- Average Length of Stay: Not applicable
- Census: Not applicable
- Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 15-30 minutes
- Initial Evaluation Time: 1 Hour
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