Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Start Date: ASAPSchedule: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PMCall: None Why This Opportunity Stands OutSeeking one full-time Locum Adult Psychiatrist to join a well-established inpatient behavioral health program. This is a weekday-only, no-call position with strong clinical support, manageable patient volumes, and a collaborative interdisciplinary team ideal for psychiatrists looking for stability, balance, and meaningful work. Position Overview Specialty: General Adult PsychiatrySetting: Inpatient Behavioral HealthPatient Population: Adults (18+)Census: patientsEMR: WellSkyBoard Status: Board Eligible accepted Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for adult inpatient admissionsProvide daily follow-ups and manage discharge planningDiagnose and treat acute and chronic psychiatric conditions using evidence-based practicesDevelop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans, including psychopharmacologic managementMonitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and patient responseProvide crisis intervention, stabilization, and de-escalation as neededCollaborate with nursing, social work, psychology, primary care, and other disciplinesParticipate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetingsMaintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the EMRAdhere to ethical, legal, regulatory, and organizational standards of careParticipate in quality improvement and professional development initiatives Support & Team Structure 12 other psychiatric providers on siteFull interdisciplinary treatment team and dedicated nursing staffNo mid-level supervision requiredYou will not be working solo Requirements MD or DOBoard Eligible in PsychiatryBLS CertificationActive or eligible Pennsylvania licenseInpatient psychiatry experience preferredSuboxone certification not required Location: Reading, Pennsylvania Reading offers affordable living, easy access to Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley, and a strong sense of community making it a great choice for a longer locum assignment.Interested in learning more?