Chief of Psychiatry (59736)

MHM Solutions, a Centurion company, is proud to be the provider of healthcare staffing solutions to state agencies within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We are currently seeking a Chief of Psychiatry to join our team at Torrance State Hospital located in Torrance, Pennsylvania. This position is M-F, 37.5 hours/week.

The Chief of Psychiatry is responsible for the administration and coordination of hospital psychiatric and medical services and provides direction and consultation on clinical matters to nursing and other services. Work includes:

• Participation in the formulation of treatment and administrative procedures for clinical services and insuring their coordination with the social and rehabilitative programs of the hospital or forensic treatment center.
• Maintenance of standards of professional services and participate in the recruitment and selection of principal clinical services staff.

Work is performed under the general direction of the hospital superintendent, deputy superintendent for forensic services, Commandant or Medical Director and is reviewed for conformance to broad departmental and hospital or institutional policies and established procedures through conferences, reports, and evaluation of results.