Chief Psychiatric Officer

If you are passionate about using your expertise in psychiatry, management, communication, and problem-solving to serve those in need, the position of Chief Psychiatric Officer at the Department of Human Services, Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) may be the perfect opportunity for you. As a board-certified psychiatrist with experience in the field, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals struggling with mental health issues. Do not hesitate to apply for this rewarding leadership role and take the next step in your professional career!

As the Chief Psychiatric Officer, you will have a crucial role that holds responsibility for providing clinical oversight for the statewide behavioral health system. You will also offer clinical support to the Commonwealth operated psychiatric hospital system and the South Mountain Restoration Center, ensuring that consumers receive high-quality care and treatment for their mental health needs. This position requires a highly trained and experienced professional who can make important decisions and provide guidance for the state's psychiatric services.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. The work schedule is negotiable based on operational need.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg, or a regional state office as approved by your supervisor. You may be required to report to the Harrisburg office to attend meetings, as determined by your supervisor.
• The worksite location will be determined at the time of hire based on the selected candidate's home location.
• 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:

• Four years of experience in the practice of psychiatry, and Board Certification in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as issued by the State Board of Medicine or the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
• You must obtain an active DEA registration number to prescribe controlled substances from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a condition of hire.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualification (not required):

• Five years of supervisory and managerial experience.

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.

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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.