Psychiatrist Opportunity
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Altoona
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Major duties include, but not limited to: Admit to inpatient or
appropriate level of care. Perform history and physical
examination, including mental status and neurological examination.
Evaluate, diagnose, provide consultation, medically manage, and
provide treatment to adult patients presenting with behavioral
addictive and emotional disorders, including providing
pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, behavior modification and
biofeedback therapy. Perform Crisis intervention, emergency
evaluation and involuntary detainment according to state mental
health laws. Management of patients undergoing detoxification from
alcohol, drugs, or other substances, including management of mental
or physical withdrawal symptoms that lead to stress or instability.
Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, Penn Hills , Psychiatrist Opportunity, Healthcare , Altoona, Pennsylvania
