Child Psychiatry Fellow

Job Description

About Merakey

Merakey is a leading non-profit provider with a rich fifty-year history, specializing in developmental, behavioral health, and education services. The organization offers a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country.

Merakey’s core philosophy is deeply rooted in the belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment, a principle that guides all its decisions. The organization emphasizes a culture of mutual care, stating a commitment to providing the very best care to those they serve, and strictly upholds a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is an Equal Opportunity Employer, priding itself on deeply valuing diversity. The organization strictly prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Furthermore, Merakey is dedicated to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities they serve and actively encourages applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Job Description

This position is for a Child Psychiatry Fellow and is an integral part of a Temple University child psychiatry rotation.

Core Responsibilities and Participation:
• Psychiatric Evaluations: Fellows will participate in psychiatric evaluations, working directly with an attending physician.
• Report Writing: Responsibility includes writing up reports derived from evaluations for review by the attending physician.
• Supervision: Fellows will actively participate in supervision sessions with an attending physician.
• Independent Practice: Under specific circumstances, fellows may be authorized to provide services without an attending physician present.

Additional Responsibilities and Desired Skills:
The role also requires a high level of proficiency in various interpersonal and leadership skills to contribute to the broader organizational environment and goals:
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders, including funders, partners, community members, and government agencies. This is crucial for fostering collaboration, leveraging resources, and advancing Merakey’s organizational goals.
• Change Management: Ability to navigate organizational change effectively, lead change initiatives, and actively engage staff members in the change process. This promotes buy-in, resilience, and adaptability in response to both internal and external shifts.
• Conflict Resolution: Proficiency in conflict resolution techniques, mediation, and negotiation skills. This is essential for addressing conflicts and interpersonal issues among staff members, program participants, and stakeholders in a constructive and respectful manner.