Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician

Company: Howard-Sloan Search, Inc.
Location: Hershey
Posted on: January 16, 2026

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 Interested or want to discuss schedule flexibility? Reach out for full details and next steps.

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