Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Locums – Outpatient | Penn State Health

Penn State Health – Penn State Psychiatric Institute is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for a long-term locum tenens assignment due to a permanent vacancy. This is a structured, weekday outpatient role with a strong multidisciplinary support model.

Job Details

• Specialty: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

• Practice Setting: Outpatient (PHP + Clinic); limited inpatient coverage for vacation relief only

• Schedule:

  • Monday–Friday, daytime hours

  • 36 hours/week standard (8a–4p Mon; 8a–3p Tue–Fri)

  • Option to add hours for a 40-hour week

• Start Date: March 9, 2026

• Assignment Length: Through at least September 30, 2026

• Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours only

• Patient Volume: ~10–13 patients per day

• Patient Population:

  • Outpatient: ages 5–23

  • PHP: ages 7–18

• EMR: Cerner

Preference: Full-time candidates preferred; part-time availability will also be considered

Clinical Focus

• Primary service is Child & Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

• Medication management, including controlled substances

• New evaluations, step-downs, med checks, and discharges

• Occasional inpatient unit coverage (approximately 15 days total during the assignment for vacation coverage only)

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO

• Board Certified in Psychiatry

• Adult Psychiatry Residency + Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship required

• Active Pennsylvania license required to be considered

• Recent experience treating children and adolescents

• Experience with psychiatric medication management

Support & Resources

• 3 RNs onsite

• Dedicated office staff

• No APP supervision required

• No call responsibilities
  

Credentialing

• Estimated timeframe: 60–90 days

• Temporary privileges may be available

Why This Opportunity?

• Predictable weekday schedule

• Long-term stability with no call

• Well-established academic health system

• Collaborative, team-based care environment

• Flexible structure with potential for part-time consideration

📩 Interested or want to discuss schedule flexibility?
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