Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician
Harrisburg, PA, 17101, USA
- Healthcare
- Volunteer
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Locum Tenens Psychiatrist
- Partial Hospitalization Program
This position is for a locum Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist providing care primarily in a Partial Hospitalization Program for patients aged 7 to 18, with optional outpatient duties for patients aged 5 to 23. The role requires board certification, active Pennsylvania medical license, and experience in psychiatric medication management, including controlled substances. The assignment involves a structured weekly schedule with limited inpatient coverage for vacation relief, supported by professional onboarding and credentials management services.
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Assignment AvailabilityDates: March 9, 2026 - September 30, 2026
Coverage Type: Locums
Call: None
Primary Service: Child & Adolescent PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program)
PHP Schedule (36 hrs/week):
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Optional: Add 4 outpatient hours for a 40-hour workweek
Lunch: Unpaid lunch break optional
PHP: Ages 7-18
Outpatient: Ages 5-23
Visit Types:
30-minute medication checks or discharges
60-minute step-down visits
90-minute new evaluations
Patient Volume: 10-13 patients per shift
Approximately 15 days of inpatient unit coverage (vacation coverage only)
Unit Size: 10 beds
No PHP or outpatient duties on inpatient coverage days
Board Certification: Required
License: Active Pennsylvania license (Required)
Residency: Adult Psychiatry (Required)
Fellowship: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (Required / Preferred as noted)
Experience:
Recent experience treating children and adolescents (Required)
Psychiatric medication management, including controlled substances (Required)
Total Beds: 25
Admissions: Required
EMR: Cerner
BLS: Required
Generous referral fees available
- A rated malpractice
- Weekly direct deposit
- 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
- Professional onboarding and credentialing
- Prepaid travel and lodging
- Open communication
- Sense of urgency
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Driven to win
- Higher consciousness




