A hospital is seeking a psychologist for locum tenens coverage.
The facility is located 71 miles northwest of downtown Philadelphia, PA.
A full-time psychologist is needed at a state psychiatric hospital due to a vacancy. The role requires working inpatient with general adult and court-ordered patients diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, PTSD, and paranoia. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, totaling 37.5 hours per week with a half-hour unpaid lunch. Responsibilities include leading the Co-occurring Program for patients with mental illness and substance abuse, overseeing department goals and projects, evaluating referrals from hospital units, and effectively working in cross-cultural situations to provide appropriate interventions.

Dates Needed: June - Ongoing
Case Load/PPD: Census of 30
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Assignment Duration: Locums
Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated: Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, PTSD, Paranoia
Average Length of Stay (IP): Varies, could be several months-years
Census (IP Only): 30
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Yes
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Patient Population: Adults
Support Staff: Treatment team consists of Psychiatrist, Registered Nurse, Psychology, Social Work, Medical Physician, Therapeutic/Vocational
Government: No

Reference ID: ORD-184808-PhD-PA