Clinical Psychologist at Facility Near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - $6K/week - Locum Tenens

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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
Location:
Pennsylvania, PA, United States
Job Type:
FullTime