Torrance State Hospital Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$226,172.00 - $267,150.00 Annually

Westmoreland County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CS-2026-55997-37500

Department of Human Services

HS Torrance St Hosp

08/10/2026

8/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

37500

00265876

PDA - Pennsylvania Doctor Alliance

T4

DR04

00210973

Department of Human Services - Torrance State Hospital

121 Longview Drive

Torrance, Pennsylvania

15779

Sandra Schleicher

saschleich@pa.gov

Are you ready to take on a vital position as a Staff Psychiatrist with the Department of Human Services? In this role, you will provide essential care at Torrance State Hospital, supporting each patient's path toward stability. You will be leading treatment efforts that help individuals move forward with confidence. Your commitment strengthens the hospital community and gives you the opportunity to support high-quality care.

This role provides full psychiatric care for patients who depend on steady guidance and clear clinical direction. It is a position that requires leadership, attention to detail, and collaboration with many medical and clinical partners. As a Staff Psychiatrist, you will perform the following duties:

• Patient Assessment: Conduct detailed psychiatric examinations and establish accurate diagnoses
• Treatment Planning: Develop individual treatment plans by directing team discussions and using interdisciplinary input
• Medical Interpretation: Review consultations, lab results, and clinical studies to determine appropriate treatment orders
• Emergency Response: Lead psychiatric and medical emergency actions, provide direction, and apply trained procedures
• Documentation Preparation: Produce reports, progress notes, treatment reviews, and competency assessments
• Court Participation: Testify at hearings related to commitments, competency, and guardianship

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Possible evening, weekend, and holiday on-call hours.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Completion of a residency or training program in psychiatry which meets the certification requirements of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of a license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as issued by the State Board of Medical Education and Licensure, or the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.