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Reference #: 5001009399300 Join our dynamic team at Merakey as a full-time Psychiatrist for our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team covering Dauphin County.  Our ACT teams are comprised of dedicated professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, mental health experts, substance abuse specialists, employment and housing specialists, and peer support specialists. Together, we collaborate to deliver comprehensive services, including therapy, medication management, and resource linkage, to adult individuals with serious mental illness (SMI).  This position requires a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week, with onsite requirements as needed. We are open to both 1099 or full-time employment opportunities.  Position Details:  *  Conduct psychiatric and medical assessments and treatment.  *  Provide clinical supervision, education, and training to the team.  *  Supervise medication management and psychiatric and medical treatment policies and procedures.  *  Perform psychiatric assessments and present assessment results at team meetings and treatment plan meetings.  *  Offer individual, group, and family supportive therapy, as well as psychotherapy and illness education.  *  Prescribe psychotropic medications and conduct regular assessments of therapeutic responses and side effects.  *  Collaborate with registered nurses in assessing client physical health and coordinating medical treatments with psychiatric treatment.  *  Provide ongoing support, counseling, and education to team members and family members of clients.  *  Offer crisis assessment and management during regular work hours, on-site, over the phone, and as on-call backup during other hours.   If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with serious mental illness, we invite you to join our team. Apply now to be part of our mission-driven organization at Merakey!  Please apply or email your CV to MD@merakey.org  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  *  Care.com 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 welcomes all Veterans to apply!  Qualifications:  *  Board Certified or Board Eligible in psychiatry  *  Licensed in PA  *  Strong clinical skills and experience providing treatment to persons with severe and persistent mental illness.  *  Clinical supervisory experience is preferred.  *  Understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses and be knowledgeable about the ACT model.  *  Valid Driver's License and ability to travel within the coverage area.   Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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.