Psychiatrist Full time job $300 + benefits in Philadelphia, PA (ID-BB)
Updated 10/23/26
19136, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Physician
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
3 years
Job description
Job description
Client Systems is seeking a licensed Psychiatrist to provide high-quality psychiatric care at one of our Philadelphia-area facilities. This per diem position offers the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive mental health services in a clinical and/or correctional healthcare setting.
The Psychiatrist is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. This role includes psychiatric assessments, treatment planning, medication management, crisis intervention, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
Candidates with experience in correctional healthcare, forensic psychiatry, or inpatient behavioral health are encouraged to apply.
The Psychiatrist is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. This role includes psychiatric assessments, treatment planning, medication management, crisis intervention, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
Candidates with experience in correctional healthcare, forensic psychiatry, or inpatient behavioral health are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
Clinical Care:
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
Diagnose and treat a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications.
Review laboratory, diagnostic, and clinical information to support treatment decisions.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
Patient & Treatment Team Collaboration:
Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and contribute to treatment planning and ongoing case reviews.
Gather and maintain comprehensive psychiatric, medical, and social histories.
Address treatment refusals and recommend appropriate clinical interventions.
Forensic & Correctional Mental Health:
Conduct forensic evaluations as required.
Provide psychiatric services within correctional or secure healthcare environments.
Collaborate with correctional personnel, court agencies, and facility leadership to support patient care and operational needs.
Provide crisis intervention guidance and training to facility staff as appropriate.
Leadership & Quality Improvement:
Support the development and implementation of clinical programs alongside psychologists and behavioral health professionals.
Supervise assigned clinical personnel, including training, workload management, performance monitoring, and mentoring, when applicable.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives and performance improvement activities.
Chair multidisciplinary treatment team meetings or designate leadership as appropriate.
Promote positive working relationships across medical, behavioral health, correctional, and administrative teams.
Compliance & Professional Standards:
Maintain compliance with Client Systems policies, facility procedures, HIPAA, PREA, OSHA, and all applicable federal and state regulations.
Follow infection prevention protocols, medication management standards, and controlled substance regulations.
Complete required orientation, credentialing, and ongoing training.
Maintain required facility security clearance.
Participate in on-call coverage and provide 24-hour coverage for assigned facilities as scheduled.
Perform additional duties within the scope of practice as assigned.
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
Active, unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry.
Experience providing psychiatric services in inpatient, outpatient, behavioral health, or correctional settings.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Successful completion of all required background investigations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Forensic Evaluator designation.
Experience in correctional healthcare or forensic psychiatry.
Experience collaborating with judicial, correctional, or governmental agencies.
Crisis intervention and behavioral health program development experience.
Organizational Expectations:
As a member of the Client Systems team, you will:
Represent the organization with professionalism, integrity, and compassion.
Promote a culture of safety for patients, staff, and the community.
Maintain current knowledge of psychiatric best practices and evidence-based care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education.
Adhere to all facility policies and professional standards.
Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and accountability for scheduled assignments.
Maintain professional relationships with patients, colleagues, correctional personnel, and community partners.
Physical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
This position may require the ability to:
Stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods.
Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.
Lift or move up to 50 pounds when necessary.
Work safely within clinical and correctional healthcare environments.
Why Join Client Systems?
At Client Systems, we are committed to providing exceptional behavioral healthcare while supporting the professionals who deliver it. Our collaborative, multidisciplinary approach allows psychiatrists to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while working alongside experienced medical and behavioral health teams in diverse clinical settings.
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