Job Description

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 part-time Psychiatrist to support our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Stroudsburg, PA.

This is a part-time position of 10 hours per week.

Earn up to $200/hr.

Assertive Community Treatment, or ACT, is a way of delivering a full range of services to people who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness. ACT's goal is to give consumers adequate community care and to help them have a life that isn't dominated by their mental illness. ACT is designed to support individuals who have been unsuccessful with traditional mental health services. Learn more about our ACT programs here: https://www.merakey.org/programs/act

Position Details:

The ACT Psychiatrist is qualified in the mental health profession, and possesses the clinical skills and experience to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide psychiatric treatment, and rehabilitation for adults with mental illness. The psychiatrist works in conjunction with all team members and Interagency Team. The ideal candidate will be available on-site primarily, with the ability to provide telehealth services as needed.

Position Details:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnose behavioral health conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications while ensuring compliance with prescribing policies and best practices.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, participate in case conferences, and communicate with primary care providers as appropriate.

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and ensure compliance with EHR, regulatory, and organizational standards.

• Educate patients and families on medications, treatment options, potential risks, and benefits, and obtain informed consent.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, and ongoing collaboration with internal and external providers to support high-quality psychiatric care.

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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!

Qualifications

ACT Team Psychiatrist Requirements

• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and empathy in working with patients and their families.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and healthcare technology.