Psychiatrist 

Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 is seeking a Psychiatrist who is passionate about supporting the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents in Northampton and Monroe Counties, Pennsylvania, with a central office location in Easton, Pennsylvania; satellite office located in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

In this role, you will provide psychiatric services within school-based behavioral health programs, helping students overcome emotional and behavioral challenges so they can succeed in school and in life.

You will collaborate with a dedicated team of clinicians, educators, and community partners to deliver trauma-informed, student-centered care. This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of students and families while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We Are Looking For,

• Board Certified Psychiatrist

• Pennsylvania licensed physician (MD or DO)

• Commitment to youth mental health and collaborative care

• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry training is strongly preferred.

In This Role You Will,

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments

• Provide medication management and treatment planning

• Offer clinical consultation and guidance to program teams

• Support trauma-informed and evidence-based practices

• Work collaboratively with families, schools, and community providers

We Can Offer,

• Competitive Salary ($230,000-$250,000)

• Comprehensive benefits to include:

  • medical

  • dental

  • Annual wellness reimbursement dollars

  • generous paid time sick and vacation time off

  • pension (PSERs)

• Reimbursed professional development opportunities

• Supportive work environment and culture 

• No weekend appointments leading to supporting a work/life balance
  
  
  

• Please attach two letters of reference to the on-line application. Your application packet will be screened and reviewed by the program administrator. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contact by the administrator regarding an interview date and time. If you are recommended as a finalist for a position, you will need to have all credentials (3 Clearances, School Personnel Health Record) submitted in order to be recommended to the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of Directors for hire. This will include completing an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and showing originals of documents you wish to submit to establish employment identity and work authorization. This will be handled through the Recruitment Office.     School Personnel Health Form – READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION.     This form is not required for you to be an active candidate. Please DO NOT have the form completed unless you are directed by a recommending administrator or the Human Resources Office.     If you are recommended as a finalist for a position, you will be required to have a pre-employment medical examination – physical and tuberculosis (TB) test. All results (physical and TB) must be recorded on the School Personnel Health Record. No other forms are acceptable. The physical and TB are at your own expense. If the physical is performed by a Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, the Physician must also sign; the TB test may be done by a physician or licensed health care provider. All areas of the physical and TB test must be completed, signed, and properly dated.     Physical and TB results within the last three months of receipt will be accepted if they are recorded on the School Personnel Health Record. Dates of results longer than three months of our receipt will not be accepted. Selected candidates for IU20 positions will be required to produce state mandated background clearances and fraud checks as part of the employment onboarding process. All recommendations for hire shall be contingent upon receipt of acceptable clearances and fraud checks. The clearances and checks will be treated confidentially.   EOE