Adolescent-Psychiatrist

Acadia Healthcare • Reading, PA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Tower Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Inpatient Psychiatrist to provide weekend coverage for adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units at its 181-bed behavioral healthcare system in Reading, Pennsylvania. The psychiatrist provides continuity of care in a safe, structured, therapeutic setting, with established weekday provider support and structured patient handoffs. The role includes psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. New graduates and experienced psychiatrists are encouraged to apply.

The position provides clinical services to facility patients in accordance with federal and state regulations and organizational policies and procedures. The psychiatrist reviews medical information to assess stability and make recommendations, evaluates mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and treats or directs treatment using psychotherapeutic methods and medication. The role also includes completing timely clinical records, maintaining confidential documentation, and ensuring compliance and billing follow applicable policies.

Tower Behavioral Health describes its approach as patient-centered and recovery-oriented, emphasizing compassionate, evidence-based care and teamwork among psychiatry, nursing, social work, psychology, therapy, and allied health professionals. The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, administrative and clinical support, and the opportunity to treat both adult and adolescent patients.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry; the qualifications section also lists board certification in psychiatry.
• Active Pennsylvania medical license or ability to obtain one; the qualifications also require licensure in the state where the facility operates.
• DEA registration or ability to obtain it; the qualifications specify current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and in accordance with state regulations.
• Interest or experience working with adult and adolescent populations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of post-graduate practice experience is preferred.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments for hospitalized adults and adolescents.
• Manage psychotropic medications and treatment interventions.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Coordinate care with nursing, therapy, social work, and medical staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Provide clinical leadership and support for patient-centered care initiatives.
• Review patient medical information to assess medical stability and provide recommendations.
• Treat or direct treatment of patients using psychotherapeutic methods and medications.
• Maintain confidential documentation and complete compliance and billing requirements in accordance with policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong administrative and clinical support.
• Physician engagement and quality patient outcomes are organizational priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree