Optum Springfield

Psychiatrist Opportunity in Springfield, PA

Springfield Behavioral of Pennsylvania, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatrist to join our team in Springfield, PA. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

As a Psychiatrist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. We offer a variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of our workforce and the patients they serve. From clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows our providers to focus on what matters - providing care.

Providers at Springfield Behavioral of Pennsylvania begin with an on-site schedule to support initial patient engagement and caseload development. Once a stable caseload is established, there is flexibility to transition into a hybrid model that includes both in-person and remote care delivery.

Primary 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 referral 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

We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including:

• Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses
• Flexible work models & 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

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• Experience working with patients in different age groups, including children to geriatrics
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)

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