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Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :
The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Institute is seeking a full-time, board-certified adult psychiatrist to ensure the Allegheny County Jail’s behavioral health services run efficiently and effectively, maintaining quality care within budget objectives. The incumbent candidate must balance the interests of safety and security, court and legal precedent, medical board requirements, standards of care, services fulfilled by public funding, and current research while providing administrative direction in behavioral health policy and procedure.
Highlights:
- Collaborate with healthcare and correctional administration to evolve behavioral health best practice
- Drive the revision of behavioral health policy and procedure as a community partner and advocate for a population with complex care needs
- Train and supervise psychiatry resident physicians on elective rotations
Duties:
- Supervise psychiatric physicians and advanced practice providers at the Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections, ensuring practitioners provide care according to evidence-based and correctional medicine standards
- Provide case and critical incident review, and coordinate pertinent process improvement efforts alongside clinical teams and healthcare and corrections administration
- Lead the interdisciplinary behavioral health clinical team as they incorporate a holistic care model inclusive of medical, psychiatric, public, and community health professionals to serve a vulnerable population
Qualifications:
- At least three (3) years of clinical experience in a health care environment AND one (1) year in a supervisory or administrative capacity; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
- If not a Certified Correctional Health Professional by the National Commission of Correctional Medicine and/or member of the American College of Correctional Physicians or American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law at time of hire, must obtain certification within 6 months and maintain the certification for the duration of employment
- Completion of ACGME-approved Psychiatry residency
- Board Eligible/Board Certified in Psychiatry
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
- Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania prior to employment
AHN Proudly Offers:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive medical benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- CME allowance
- EY Financial Planning Services – student loan, PSLF assistance
- Retirement plans – vested immediately in 401K, 457B
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- A diverse and inclusive workforce with respective loan repayment for qualified candidates
Why AHN? It’s a blended healthcare organization providing patients with exceptional healthcare for over a century. We are forging innovative solutions and key partnerships to help transform the health experience of our customers in remarkable ways. AHN's innovative approach ensures that patients receive top-notch care close to home, supported by 14 hospitals, over 250 healthcare facilities and 3,000+ physicians.
Why Pittsburgh? Working in Pittsburgh, PA offers a vibrant and dynamic environment with a rich cultural scene and a strong sense of community. Enjoy Pittsburgh’s nationally recognized hub for medical innovation, culinary scene, sporting events, and many indoor/outdoor activities. Benefit from a low cost of living and highly regarded educational institutions. The city's diverse neighborhoods and thriving job market make it an ideal place for healthcare professionals to grow.
Email your CV and direct inquiries to:
Rachel Atchison | Manager Physician Recruitment | Allegheny Health Network
Rachel.Atchison@ahn.org; 412-335-0644
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