Ponessa Behavioral Health·Lancaster, Pennsylvania
The Psychiatrist provides direct clinical care, including psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children and adolescents. They also provide clinical oversight and supervision to Master's level clinicians and lead the treatment team.
Help people get back into the swing of life by joining our team as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist! Location: Psychiatric Outpatient Clinics in Dauphin, Lebanon, Lancaster & York Counties.
Full-Time (40hrs/week) & Part-Time Positions, No on-call responsibilities, No weekend responsibilities.
The Psychiatrist serves as the primary team psychiatrist and provides direct clinical care. The Psychiatrist works closely with the Psychiatric Medical Department performing psychiatric evaluations and Medication Management Checks. The Psychiatrist serves an integral role in the treatment of children/adolescents on the behavioral health continuum. Essential
Provides direct psychiatric care for consumers age 18 and above; this includes psychiatric evaluations and medication management checks. Assumes psychiatric leadership responsibilities to the treatment team, including signing off on initial treatment plans and treatment plan updates. Provide weekly supervision and clinical oversight to Master's level clinicians. Minimum Education, Credentials, and Experience: A graduate from an accredited medical school. Board eligible/board certified (preferred) in Psychiatry, serving a residency in general psychiatry with license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania or license eligibility in Pennsylvania. Child & Adolescent fellowship training preferred.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited medical school with a license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania. Board certification in Psychiatry and fellowship training in Child and Adolescent psychiatry are preferred.
Market context
Psychiatrist openings in Pennsylvania often reflect steady demand in behavioral health settings, especially where outpatient access, inpatient coverage, or consult services are hard to staff. This role is competitive because employers typically want board certification, an active Pennsylvania medical license, and experience with behavioral health regulatory standards; benefits such as medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) match, and a referral bonus can also factor into candidate interest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and post-residency experience before applying.
