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Howard-Sloan Search, Inc. lists this Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician opportunity in hershey, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Penn State Health Penn State Psychiatric Institute is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for a long-term locum tenens assignment due to a permanent vacancy. This is a structured, weekday outpatient role with a strong multidisciplinary support model.
Job Details Specialty: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Practice Setting: Outpatient (PHP + Clinic); limited inpatient coverage for vacation relief only
Schedule:
Monday Friday, daytime hours
36 hours/week standard (8a 4p Mon; 8a 3p Tue Fri)
Option to add hours for a 40-hour week
Start Date: March 9, 2026
Assignment Length: Through at least September 30, 2026
Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours only
Patient Volume: patients per day
Patient Population:
Outpatient: ages 5 23
PHP: ages 7 18
EMR: Cerner
Preference: Full-time candidates preferred; part-time availability will also be considered
Clinical Focus Primary service is Child & Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Medication management, including controlled substances
New evaluations, step-downs, med checks, and discharges
Occasional inpatient unit coverage (approximately 15 days total during the assignment for vacation coverage only)
Required Qualifications MD/DO
Board Certified in Psychiatry
Adult Psychiatry Residency + Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship required
Active Pennsylvania license required to be considered
Recent experience treating children and adolescents
Experience with psychiatric medication management
Support & Resources 3 RNs onsite
Dedicated office staff
No APP supervision required
No call responsibilities
Credentialing Estimated timeframe: days
Temporary privileges may be available
Why This Opportunity? Predictable weekday schedule
Long-term stability with no call
Well-established academic health system
Collaborative, team-based care environment
Flexible structure with potential for part-time consideration
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Worksite address
hershey, PA, 17033, US
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