🧠Inpatient Psychiatry Locums Opportunity – Weekday Schedule | Pittsburgh, PA
Updated 3/17/26
15219, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Physician
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
A healthcare facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is seeking a Locum Psychiatrist to provide inpatient mental health coverage for adult patients within an acute mental health unit. This role focuses on managing individuals presenting with acute psychiatric symptoms in a structured clinical environment.
The physician will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and manage psychiatric conditions while ensuring safe and effective treatment plans. This opportunity offers a consistent weekday schedule and the ability to make a meaningful impact by providing behavioral health services to a high-need patient population.
Job Responsibilities
• Diagnose and manage psychiatric disorders in an inpatient correctional healthcare setting
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams including nursing and behavioral health staff
• Document patient encounters and treatment plans in the medical record
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning when applicable
Qualifications
• Active Pennsylvania Medical License required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Experience managing acute psychiatric conditions in inpatient settings preferred
Working Hours
• 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM shifts
• Assignment expected May 2026 – July 2026
• Credentialing timeframe: approximately 60 days
Skills
• Acute mental health crisis management
• Medication management for psychiatric conditions
• Patient-centered behavioral health care
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Clinical documentation and treatment planning
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