Optum
Springfield Behavioral of Pennsylvania, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatrist to join our team in Springfield, PA.
Sign On Bonus offered for external candidates*.
Location: Springfield, PA Salary range: $214,000 - $382,000 annually based on full-time employment.
Primary Responsibilities
Utilize evidence-based screening tools, medical tests, and diagnostic criteria to diagnose mental health conditions and formulate comprehensive treatment plans.
Collaborate with clinicians on patient care to provide supportive care to shared patients.
Communicate effectively with referral sources—physicians, schools, higher levels of care—when working with their referred patients.
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols and clinical guidelines; monitor medication efficacy and side effects, adjusting treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Act as Collaborating Physician to PMHNP colleagues and provide appropriate support as needed.
Benefits
Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses.
Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it.
Health and well-being benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other family support and wellness resources.
Professional development with CME reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career.
Required Qualifications
Clear, active and unrestricted Physician license (MD/DO) in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain one.
Board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or eligible for board certification.
Active DEA registration or ability to obtain one.
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of clinical experience in an outpatient behavioral health setting.
Experience working with patients across different age groups, including children to geriatrics.
Experience with computers for professional communication and medical documentation—Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs).
Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. Join our team, it's your chance to improve the lives of millions while caring, connecting, and growing together.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Environmental Quality Programs
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Sign On Bonus offered for external candidates*.
Location: Springfield, PA Salary range: $214,000 - $382,000 annually based on full-time employment.
Primary Responsibilities
Utilize evidence-based screening tools, medical tests, and diagnostic criteria to diagnose mental health conditions and formulate comprehensive treatment plans.
Collaborate with clinicians on patient care to provide supportive care to shared patients.
Communicate effectively with referral sources—physicians, schools, higher levels of care—when working with their referred patients.
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols and clinical guidelines; monitor medication efficacy and side effects, adjusting treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Act as Collaborating Physician to PMHNP colleagues and provide appropriate support as needed.
Benefits
Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses.
Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it.
Health and well-being benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other family support and wellness resources.
Professional development with CME reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career.
Required Qualifications
Clear, active and unrestricted Physician license (MD/DO) in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain one.
Board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or eligible for board certification.
Active DEA registration or ability to obtain one.
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of clinical experience in an outpatient behavioral health setting.
Experience working with patients across different age groups, including children to geriatrics.
Experience with computers for professional communication and medical documentation—Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs).
Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. Join our team, it's your chance to improve the lives of millions while caring, connecting, and growing together.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Environmental Quality Programs
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