Director Of Assessment & Evaluation Jobs in Pennsylvania

Job Title: Psychotherapist Company: Whitemarsh Behavioral Healthcare Location: Lafayette Hill , PA Description: Expanding outpatient psychotherapy practice seeks skilled clinicians to join our group. We are looking for PA licensed professionals(PsyD,PhD,LPC,LCSW,MFT)to work 10 to 30 hours per week, with preference given to those with evening/weekend availabilty. Magellan credentialing a plus. WBHC is a well established, patient oriented practice serving families in the same community for more than 30 years. Our friendly office staff takes care of scheduling, billing, managed care requirements, etc. We take care of the paperwork, and let you focus on the patients. We use an electronic note taking program, so paperwork is easy and minimal. Grow with us: compensation on a fee for service basis initally, leading to salary/benefits as client base increases.

Job Title: Psychiatrist Company: Community Education Centers, Inc. Location: Thornton, PA Description: Community Education Centers (CEC) is a leading provider of reentry and jail management services.  CEC?s Jail Management Division provides a broad range of service options including inmate transportation, security and control functions, booking operations, staff recruitment and training, classification, food, medical and dental services, systems and physical plant maintenance, case management, commissary, recreation, data management, transportation, and or pre-release planning and coordination. The Jail Management Division currently consists of 18 facilities in four states (AZ, PA, OH, TX). We are currently seeking a Psychiatrist for the George W. Hill Correctional Facility located in Thornton, PA Flexible hours, 20 hours per week.Please apply on-line, www.cecintl.comWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist Evidence Based Psychotherapy Company: Location: Pittsburgh, PA Description: An opportunity exists for a full time clinical psychologist at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. This is a new mental health expansion position located within the Behavioral Health Service Line. The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of a full range of diagnostic assessment and therapeutic services to female veterans enrolled in the Women's clinic and to veterans enrolled in primary care at the University Drive Division. Emphasis will be on the provision of evidence based psychotherapy.  Incumbents must have completed an APA approved doctoral program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and an APA approved internship program.  Completion of a post-doctoral fellowship is highly desirable.   Candidates must have experience working with adults and should have an interest, experience and/or training in working in a primary care setting and/or with women veterans.  The primary duty station will be the University Drive Division but the incumbent may be required to provide services as well at the other two divisions.  Interns and post doctoral fellows are encouraged to apply.  *Standard tour of duty will be Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm; but may be required to work other tours on occasion.  This is a bargaining unit position.

Job Title: RN MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER Company: www.mercyhealth.org Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: Mercy LIFE (Living Independently for Elders) is seeking a full-time RN Mental Health Practitioner. The RN Mental Health Practitioner will provide oversight to, and be responsible for, the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of mental health services for the LIFE Program at all locations. Responds as a liaison between psychiatry services and the interdisciplinary teams. Master's Degree in Nursing (Geropsychiatric Clinical Specialist / AACN certification preferred. One year experience working with mental health issues related to the older adult population. http://recruiter.kenexa.com/mercy/cc/CCJobResultsAction.ss?command=ViewJobDetails&job_REQUISITION_NUMBER=108113

Job Title: Psychologists Company: Company Confidential Location: Mercer, PA Description: FT Psychologist needed for Licensed Outpatient Clinic. must be licensed in Pa. Flexible Hours & Benefits. Resumes to: PCS, 456 N. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa 16137. EOE.This listing brought to you by The Herald

Job Title: Child Psychiatrist - Outpatient MH Program Company: NHS Human Services Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: Psychiatrist needed todirectservices toChildren / Adolescentsin Outpatient Mental / Behavioral Healthprograms in Philadelphia, PA. Duties will include: Evaluations, Medication, Treatment and/or Referrals. Part Time Schedule:20 hours atKnights Rd Phila RJG-2007

Job Title: FULL-TIME SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Company: BLaST INTERMEDIATE UNIT #17 Location: Bradford, PA Description: FULL-TIME SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST BLaST INTERMEDIATE UNIT #17 BLaST Intermediate Unit #17 is accepting applications for the following anticipated position available in the Spring of 2010. Full-Time School Psychologist Full-Time - 190 Days Location: Bradford/Tioga Counties PA Certification and/or willingness to obtain PA Certification: School Psychology. Deadline: Friday, March 19, 2010 Questions about the position should be directed to: Mr. Gary Nuss Assistant Executive Director of Student Services Register to View Please send a letter of interest, application, resume, Act 34, Act 151 and FBI clearances to: Mr. William Martens, Executive Director BLaST Intermediate Unit #17 P.O. Box 3609 Williamsport, PA 17701 Register to View EOE Job is located in BRADFORD and TIOGA COUNTIES, PA

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician - Company: Location: Pittsburgh, PA Description: Currently hiring full/part time positions working days, evenings or overnights; every other weekend in our local children's group homes. This position will provide behavioral intervention to youth in a residential treatment setting, while helping maintain a safe, therapeutic and academically stimulating child-care environment. This position will include teaching academic, social, and independent living skills to youth ages 10-18. Requirements: Requires excellent interpersonal skills, good communication skills and ability to maintain appropriate level of confidentiality. Must be 21 years of age and with a valid driver's license and good driving record. Excellent no wait benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending, 401K, and tuition reimbursement. For immediate consideration, apply now.

Job Title: Registered Nurse - RN - Psychiatric - Per Diem - All Shifts Company: Maxim Staffing Solutions - Nurse Staffing Location: Pittsburgh, PA Description: Maxim Staffing is looking for skilled Registered Nurses (RN's) for Psychiatric Nursing (Behavioral Health) work that we have available with facilities East and South East of the Pittsburgh area. There is Per Diem (PRN) work available with 8 and 12 hour shifts on all shifts currently.If you are looking for extra hours and flexibility in your schedule; this may be the right position for you. Apply with Maxim today!**There is other Per Diem (PRN) work available in various specialties as well around the Pittsburgh and surrounding areas**The Registered Nurse, as a professional practitioner employed by Maxim Staffing Solutions, assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patientcare. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. The nurse demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.Responsibilities include: Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a psychiatric facility setting. Performs focused interview to identify specific patients needs. Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition. Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses. Documents the patient's plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions. Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements. Monitors consistency between patient plan of care and actions of medical staff. Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard. Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment. Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education. Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions. Documents patient's response to nursing and other interventions. Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned unit/floor including establishing priorities. Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment. Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with the chosen facility. Supports professional practice by observing the following: Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with 1) the Nurse Practice Act; 2) Standards of Nursing Practice; 3) Standards of Patient Care; 4)JCAHO, state and local laws; 5) Patient's Bill of Rights; and 6) Maxim Healthcare, nursing and client hospital policies. Other duties as assignedQualifications include: Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices. Full command, verbal and written, of the English language. Current Health Certificate (if applicable) Current PPD or chest X-Ray. One year prior professional nursing experience in a psychiatric acute care hospital or its equivalent preferred. Current BLS card. Successful completion of screening tests for the clinical specialty area(s) in which the RN practices with a score of 80% or greater. Maxim background screening.Maxim employees are our greatest asset. We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 401k Program Competitive Pay Flexible Scheduling Direct Deposit Positive Work Environment and Internal Bonuses Travel Benefits (as applicable) 24 hour on- call serviceSince 1988, Maxim Healthcare Services has become one of the largest employers of clinicians in the nation. At Maxim Staffing Solutions, a division of Maxim Healthcare Services, we're known for our quality of patient care, commitment to employee development and emphasis on customer service. Maxim knows that you deserve great benefits, flexible scheduling and rewarding assignments, so our Healthcare Recruiters will match your skills, experience and schedule in order to find you the best assignments in top medical facilities. Maxim Recruiters are always available to provide you with the assistance you need to get your job done, so call us today; Maxim has a solution for you. EOE/AAE For more information about our job opportunities, please visit our website. http://www.maximstaffing.com RJG-2007

Job Title: Co-Occurring Psychiatrist #1040331 Company: NorthEast Treatment Centers Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: - Provide services to an adult co-occurring population presenting with both substance abuse and psychiatric disorders.- Perform psychiatric evaluations of clients, using an approved format.- Documentation of evaluations in accordance with routine medical practices, state and federal law, insurance company and MCO guidelines, and CARF standards.- Rendering diagnoses of psychiatric disorders for clients when necessary, and documentation of the diagnoses in the clients record.- Prescribe appropriate medications to NET clients in accordance with current medical practices, monitoring the progress of those clients on medication by occasionally meeting with them to assess their progress with prescribed medications. - Perform emergent psychiatric assessments at the request of the Program - -Director, and possibly assist the treatment team in making referrals to other care environments.- Responsible for reviewing and signing Medical Assistance forms and major clinical documents.- Provide clinical supervision or other related consulting services at the request of the Program Director. - Must be able to work with a variable/flexible schedule.Requirements:- Current Commonwealth of Pennsylvania License as a Medical Physician and Surgeon with three years experience.- Residency in General Psychiatry.- Board eligible in General Psychiatry. You must meet the above requirements AND one of the following bullet points: - Certified in addiction medicine by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).- Board certified in addiction psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.- Have completed a minimum of three years of documented experience in the provision of services to persons who are addicted to alcohol or other drugs, including at least one year of experience in a pharmacotherapy program, treating narcotic addiction with a narcotic drug.