Correctional Psychiatrist – Philadelphia, PA | $240K–$300K
$240,000 to $300,000 annual
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A secure healthcare organization in Philadelphia is seeking a full-time Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric care within a correctional setting. This opportunity offers a competitive annual salary of $240,000–$300,000 and the ability to make a meaningful clinical impact among an underserved patient population. The psychiatrist will work onsite alongside an established multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing evaluations, medication management, crisis intervention, and ongoing treatment. Position Highlights - $240,000–$300,000 annual salary - Full-time, permanent position - Onsite in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - One immediate opening - Multidisciplinary medical and behavioral health team - Diverse and clinically complex patient population - Opportunity to develop correctional and forensic psychiatry experience - Target start date of August 12, 2026 Job Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments Develop and manage individualized psychiatric treatment plans Provide psychopharmacology and medication-management services Evaluate patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms or behavioral crises Provide crisis intervention and determine the appropriate level of psychiatric care Monitor treatment response, medication effectiveness, and potential side effects Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, therapists, social workers, and facility leadership Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and clinical case reviews Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant clinical documentation Support continuity of care, discharge planning, and referrals to appropriate services Provide scheduled psychiatric coverage and consultation as required Follow all clinical, regulatory, confidentiality, safety, and facility-security requirements Qualifications: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry Active, unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license Active DEA registration Ability to obtain and maintain facility security clearance Strong psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication-management skills Experience in correctional, forensic, inpatient, outpatient, emergency, or high-acuity behavioral health settings is preferred Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team in a structured clinical environment Commitment to providing respectful, evidence-based care to underserved populations Working Hours: Full-time, Monday through Friday, daytime hours. Exact daily schedule, weekend coverage, and call responsibilities will be discussed during the interview process. Skills: Psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, psychopharmacology, crisis intervention, suicide-risk assessment, treatment planning, correctional psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, acute behavioral healthcare, clinical documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and treatment of high-acuity and underserved patient populations.
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