Psychiatrist Opportunity Beautiful Wilkes-Barre, PA

Veterans HealthCare Medical Center - Wilkes Barre, PA

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We are professional, agile and our goal is to Find a qualified psychiatrist to care for our Veterans.

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Duties:

• Conduct diagnostic evaluations to assess mental health conditions and develop treatment plans
• Provide crisis management and intervention for patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms
• Administer and monitor medication regimens to manage psychiatric disorders
• Utilize evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address behavioral health issues
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and develop comprehensive treatment plans - Conduct individual and group psychotherapy sessions to address emotional and psychological challenges - Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options - Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations

Experience:

• Board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatrist - Completion of post-residency training in Psychiatry
• Experience in diagnostic evaluation and treatment of a wide range of psychiatric disorders - Proficiency in crisis management and intervention techniques - Knowledge of evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Familiarity with PTSD care and treatment modalities
• Ability to work effectively in a hospital or clinical setting Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

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Job Type: Full-time

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Salary: Competitive

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Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
• On call

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711: Commute or Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

About Department of Veterans Affairs

More than 6.3 million Veterans and their families turn to us for care every year, and it is our duty to provide them with the best health care available. Our team of 250,000 full-time employees and 90,000 health professional trainees work together on interdisciplinary care teams to deliver critical services to our Nation’s Veterans.From Iraqi Freedom service members to those who survived WWII, our Veterans need us. We renewed our focus on increasing access to care by beginning one of our largest hiring initiatives ever.With challenging cases and advanced equipment, VA offers careers for physicians and nurses at all acuity levels, from primary care to subspecialties. Our interdisciplinary careers offer growth opportunities for mental health and rehabilitative service providers. Find out what VA can offer you.