Locum Adult Psychiatrist need in Pennsylvania
Updated 1/26/26
$220.00
– $260.00
hourly
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States
Physician
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Assignment Type: Full-Time Locum
Duration: ASAP start – 6-month assignment (extensions possible)
Position Overview
Acadia – Tower Behavioral Health is seeking a Board-Eligible Adult Psychiatrist for full-time inpatient locum coverage. Join a well-supported behavioral health facility with a collaborative multidisciplinary team and manageable daily census.
Schedule
- Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- No call, no weekends
Patient & Workload Details
- Setting: Inpatient Adult Psychiatry
- Patient Census: 16–20 patients
- Age Group: Adults 18+
- Patient Mix: New & established patients
- Team: 12 psychiatrists + full treatment team & nursing support
- Mid-Levels Onsite: Yes
- Locum Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for adult inpatient admissions
- Perform daily follow-ups and discharge planning
- Diagnose and manage acute & chronic psychiatric conditions
- Create and adjust treatment plans, including psychopharmacology
- Monitor medication response and side effects
- Provide crisis intervention, stabilization & de-escalation
- Collaborate with nursing, social work, psychology, and primary care
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
- Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
- Follow all regulatory, ethical, and clinical standards
EMR: WellSky
Requirements
- Board Status: Board Eligible
- Certifications: BLS
- Suboxone Certification: Not required
Why This Opportunity?
- No call, no weekends – excellent work-life balance
- Well-staffed inpatient unit with strong clinical support
- Competitive locum compensation
- Consistent weekday schedule
- Long-term 6-month assignment with stability
Job Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for adult inpatient admissions
• Perform daily follow-ups and discharge planning
• Diagnose and manage acute & chronic psychiatric conditions
• Create and adjust treatment plans, including psychopharmacology
• Monitor medication response and side effects
• Provide crisis intervention, stabilization & de-escalation
• Collaborate with nursing, social work, psychology, and primary care
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
• Follow all regulatory, ethical, and clinical standards
Qualifications
• Board Status: Board Eligible
• Certifications: BLS
• Suboxone Certification: Not required
Working Hours
• Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• No call, no weekends
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service