Locum Adult Psychiatrist need in Pennsylvania
$220 to $260 hourly
About this job
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: 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: Requirements • Board Status: Board Eligible • Certifications: BLS • Suboxone Certification: Not required Working Hours: Schedule • Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM • No call, no weekends
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