Psychiatrist

Springfield Behavioral of Pennsylvania, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatrist to join their team in Springfield, PA. This role involves treating a diverse patient population with various mental health conditions, supported by organizational resources that allow providers to focus on patient care. The position offers an initial on-site schedule to build a stable caseload, with flexibility to transition to a hybrid model of in-person and remote care delivery.

Practice Info

• Part of the Optum family of businesses
• Offers a variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of the workforce and patients
• Provides organizational support for clinical operations (credentialing) and business operations (contracting)
• Initial on-site schedule to support patient engagement and caseload development
• Flexibility to transition into a hybrid model (in-person and remote care delivery) once a stable caseload is established

Responsibilities

• Utilize evidence-based screening tools, medical tests, and diagnostic criteria to diagnose mental health conditions and formulate comprehensive treatment plans
• Collaborate with clinicians on patient care to provide supportive care to shared patients
• Communicate effectively with referrals sources, i.e., physicians, schools, higher levels of care, etc., when working with their referred patients
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols and clinical guidelines; monitor medication efficacy and side effects, adjusting treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Act as Collaborating Physician to PMHNP colleagues and provide appropriate support as needed

Compensation

• Sign On Bonus offered for external candidates
• Competitive salary
• Eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses
• The salary for this role will range from $214,000 to $382,000 annually based on full-time employment

Benefits

• Paid time off when you need it
• Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources
• Professional development with CME reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution

Shift & Schedule

• Flexible work models

Requirements

• Have a clear, active and unrestricted Physician license (MD/DO) in Pennsylvania
• Board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration or ability to obtain one
• 3+ years of clinical experience in an outpatient behavioral health setting
• Preferred: Experience working with patients in different age groups, including children to geriatrics
• Preferred: Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)