Contracted Psychiatrist

2 months ago

Altoona, United States Blair Family Solutions Full time
  • Purpose
    Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent disorders of the mind.
    Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities
    • Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
    • Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
    • Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
    • Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
    • Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder.
    • Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
    • Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.
    • Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
    • Teach, take continuing education classes, attend conferences or seminars, or conduct research and publish findings to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
    • Review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
    • Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
    Education/Experience Requirements
    • Doctoral or professional degree
    • Internship/residency
    • Current Practitioner License
    Other Qualifications
    • All necessary child abuse clearances (PA Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and Federal Criminal History Clearance)
    • Valid driver's license
    • Auto insurance
    • Malpractice insurance and General Liability Insurance
    Working Conditions
    • Work will be completed in an office space within a medical clinic environment

    Physical Requirements
    Constantly Incurred (More than 75% of time on job) - ability to communicate orally and in writing, ability to hear conversation, ability to observe behavior, ability to analyze actions and behaviors, ability to write and type, ability to use a phone, computer, and standard office equipment, ability to sit
    Frequently Incurred (Between 25% - 75% of time on job) - ability to stand, ability to walk, ability to drive, ability use legs/arms to climb, ability to balance
    Occasionally Incurred (Less than 25% of time on job) - ability to lift, ability to work in various temperatures, exposure to intermittent noise above 85DB, exposure to chemicals (cleaning)


This job description is intended to cover the information essential to understanding the scope of the job, and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed of representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Blair Family Solutions is an equal opportunity employer

  • Mental Health Professional

    1 week ago

    Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States Blair Family Solutions Full time

    About the Role: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Contracted Psychiatrist to join our team at Blair Family Solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic medical clinic environment, providing top-notch care to individuals with mental health concerns.