Outpatient Psychiatrist (seeking all specialties)-Psychotherapy Practice

Exciting New Opportunity in the Philadelphia Suburbs

Crozer Health, a community-focused healthcare system delivers patient-centered, quality care in an efficient, cost-effective and caring manner, meeting the health needs demonstrated by our community.  This location is less than a 20-minute drive to Philadelphia, a 50-minute drive north to New York City, 50 minutes east to historical Lancaster County, and less than two hours to the beautiful New Jersey or Delaware shores.  Our team is seeking a compassionate and dedicated psychiatrist to join the team. Crozer Health Psychotherapy Services provides a supportive patient-centered style of care where individuals receive both psychotherapy and pharmacologic intervention (when deemed appropriate) in a confidential and supportive setting from their psychiatrist. 

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry.
• Strong understanding of psychiatric disorders and treatments.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• License to practice medicine in the state of Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Provides ongoing psychotherapy to an identified caseload of patients. 
• Implements evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address diverse mental health challenges
• Establishes positive, trusting rapport with patients.
• Diagnoses and treats mental health disorders.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and evidence-based practices.
• Prescribes and manages psychiatric medications as needed, monitoring patient responses and adjusting treatment as needed.
• Stays current with advancements in psychiatric practices and research.
• Participates in case conferences, clinical supervision, and staff meetings when appropriate.
• Provides crisis intervention and support for clients in acute psychiatric distress.
• Adheres to ethical standards and maintain confidentiality in all patient interactions.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in medical principles and methodologies.
• Superior administrative and organizational skills.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent Written and Oral skills required.
• Proficiency in working with an electronic medical record.
• Office provides administrative support including scheduling, credentialing of provider, billing, etc.)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package including 26 days PTO, 6 paid holidays.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Malpractice with Tail Coverage.
• Generous CME fund for ongoing education.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Package.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with evidence-based therapies and treatment modalities.
• Training or experience in specific areas of psychiatry (e.g., child/adolescent, geriatric, adult).
• Interest in academia/support of department residency program through participation in didactics, supervision of residents.

Crozer-Chester Medical Center is Delaware County’s premier destination for advanced clinical care. This 300-bed facility is home to the county’s first cardiothoracic surgery program, a renowned neurosciences team, the largest group of psychiatrists in the region, and a comprehensive range of specialty and tertiary-care services.

Additionally, Crozer is the only hospital in the Philadelphia suburbs equipped with a comprehensive emergency department, trauma center and burn treatment center. As a teaching hospital and regional medical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine, our physicians work to train the next generation of healthcare providers through our residency, fellowship and allied health programs.

Crozer Health System is a four-hospital health system based in Delaware County, Pennsylvania serving Delaware County, northern Delaware and parts of western New Jersey. These facilities house a Level 2 trauma center, a regional burn center, three regional cancer centers, and a kidney transplant center. It also includes a network of outpatient centers, urgent care centers and a sports club. Crozer Health System is committed to the improved health status of those we serve. Through a seamless, user-friendly continuum of quality health services including primary, acute and long-term care, through rehabilitation and restorative care, Crozer deploys its resources in a cost-effective and community-responsive manner. Working with our community, we promote a place to live, work and enjoy our families.

Within our health system is the health network which is the largest primary care and specialty physician network in Delaware County. With over 300 physicians who practice in locations throughout the county, CHMG offers an array of specialty and subspecialty services, including family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology, sports medicine and multiple surgical subspecialties.

Commits to its academic mission to educate both current and future clinicians and caregivers;

Explores and implements new technologies for delivering care;

Builds partnerships within our community to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those we serve;

Creates an environment where each employee, physician, volunteer and board member uses their skills, creativity and learning to promote the health and well-being of our patients, their families and communities;

Accepts responsibility for being the steward of community health resources now and for future generations.