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We are seeking an Adult Psychiatrist for a 6-month inpatient locum assignment in Reading, Pennsylvania. This position focuses on the evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of adults with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions in a collaborative behavioral health setting. Assignment Details
Start Date: September 28, 2026
End Date: March 28, 202726-week / 6-month assignmentASAP coverage need
Adult inpatient Psychiatry ScheduleCoverage listed Monday Sunday Specific shift hours were not provided No telehealth Practice Setting Inpatient Behavioral Health General Adult Psychiatry Adult patient population Multidisciplinary treatment environment Clinical Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and admissions Provide daily psychiatric follow-upDiagnose and treat acute and chronic psychiatric conditions Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans Provide psychopharmacologic management Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects Provide crisis intervention, stabilization, and de-escalation Participate in discharge planning Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings Maintain timely and accurate EMR documentation Support Staff NursingSocial Work PsychologyPrimary Care Additional clinical disciplines
Requirements:
  • MD or DOGeneral Adult Psychiatry experience
  • Inpatient Psychiatry experience
  • Comfortable managing acute and chronic psychiatric conditions
  • Strong psychiatric medication-management skills
  • Comfortable with crisis stabilization and de-escalation
Ideal Candidate: An experienced Adult Psychiatrist comfortable managing a broad range of inpatient psychiatric conditions, including medication management, crisis intervention, stabilization, and discharge planning, while working closely with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Reading, PA

Occupation

Psychiatrists

Industry

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists

Posted

25 days ago

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