Psychiatrist – Geriatric Focus (Collaborative Agreements)

Job Title: Psychiatrist – Geriatric Focus (Collaborative Agreements)
Location: Pennsylvania (Hybrid or On-site Options Available)
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Reports To: Medical Director / Chief Operating Officer

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist licensed in Pennsylvania to provide high-quality psychiatric care to geriatric patients across a variety of clinical settings.

In addition to direct patient care, this position will serve as a collaborating psychiatrist for nurse practitioners and physician assistants under Pennsylvania’s collaborative agreement regulations. The role combines clinical leadership, supervision, and interdisciplinary teamwork, ensuring compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health care for older adults.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning for geriatric patients (typically age 60+).
• Provide ongoing supervision and collaborative oversight for psychiatric NPs and/or PAs, in compliance with Pennsylvania Board of Medicine and Board of Nursing requirements.
• Maintain and review collaborative agreements, ensuring availability for consultation per legal and organizational policy.
• Work closely with primary care providers, social workers, therapists, and nursing staff to coordinate and optimize patient care.
• Participate in case reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation within the EMR system.
• Stay current on developments in geriatric psychiatry, psychopharmacology, and collaborative supervision best practices.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency; Geriatric Psychiatry fellowship preferred but not required.
• Active, unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license and DEA registration in good standing.
• Experience treating geriatric and/or adult populations in outpatient, inpatient, or long-term care settings.
• Prior experience holding collaborative agreements with advanced practice providers strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered, ethical, and compassionate care.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation (salary or productivity-based)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance (including tail coverage)
• Flexible scheduling – in-person, telepsychiatry, or hybrid options
• Supportive administrative and clinical team