Psychiatrist / URGENT HIRE

Nulton Diagnostic & Treatment Center • Altoona, PA

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

🌟 Seeking a Dedicated Psychiatrist to Inspire Change 🌟 We're seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist who is passionate about patient-centered treatment and committed to making a lasting difference. Be part of a team where your expertise will be valued, your voice will be heard, and your work will truly make a difference. Nulton Diagnostic & Treatment Center (NDTC) is accepting applications for a full-time Psychiatrist to collaborate with our growing team of highly talented mental health professionals. The Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for patients, and will provide clinical leadership to program and staff. The Psychiatrist will support mental health initiatives that enhance access, quality, and patient outcomes. About Nulton Diagnostic & Treatment Center: NDTC is dedicated to the development of a full continuum of care in the community, enabling individuals of all ages and abilities regardless of any existent co-occurring conditions, to access an appropriate level of care for their emotional and behavioral health needs, in an effort to facilitate hope, wellness, and recovery. We help people reclaim their lives. Every . Single . Day . ✨

Requirements

• A Physician who has completed a 3-year residency in psychiatry
• Active and unrestricted professional license to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Full DEA certification and eligible to prescribe in Pennsylvania
• Experience in emergency mental health, crisis intervention and psychopharmacology.
• Must be able to obtain Act 33, Act 34 and FBI Clearances.
• Verification that Psychiatrist is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.

Responsibilities

• Psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for patients
• Provide clinical leadership to program and staff
• Support mental health initiatives that enhance access, quality, and patient outcomes

Benefits

• Highly Competitive Compensation: Full-time salary reflecting your skills and experience, plus generous sign-on and retention bonuses, performance-based incentives, and additional paid time off.
• Flexible scheduling options: In-person, telepsychiatry, hybrid models available to suit your lifestyle.
• Work-Life Balance: Realistic caseload expectations, supportive team culture, and dedicated resources to prevent burnout.
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a generous PTO package.
• Professional Development: Support for Continuing Medical Education (CME), opportunities to teach or supervise through our formal academic affiliations—including Indiana University of Pennsylvania's new School of Osteopathic Medicine and Saint Francis University—and clear pathways for career growth and advancement.
• Practice Autonomy & Innovation: Engage in pioneering care models such as Community Based Intensive Treatment (CBIT), which was featured in the Journal of Rural Mental Health and validated by Yale University as a scalable alternative to Assertive Community Treatment. Participate in the design of integrated care partnerships with FQHCs, advance telepsychiatry services in underserved rural areas, and contribute to rapid-access models such as our Walk-In Crisis Clinic. NDTC encourages clinical creativity, supporting you in piloting and leading new care initiatives that address real community needs.
• Other innovative programming includes Collaborative Care Models and Fast Track Psychiatric Services in collaboration with medical hospitals and PCPs.

What This Job Offers

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