Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Pennsylvania

Confidential; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an MD psychiatrist for a locum tenens assignment in Centre Hall, PA, from September 2026 through March 2027. The clinician will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for adults, with day shifts (8:00 AM–5:00 PM), on-site, Monday through Friday.

Board certification is required; no call is required. Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations and medication management within an established clinical setting, supporting continuity of inpatient care for the

Qualifications

• Board-certified psychiatry required for all clinicians.
• Experience in inpatient psychiatry preferred.
• Adult patient population experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations for adult inpatients.
• Provide medication management for inpatients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Education

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-MD-PATitle: MD Dates Needed: September 28, 2026 - March 28, 2027 Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This inpatient facility delivers structured psychiatric services for an adult patient population within a dedicated clinical environment. The facility maintains established protocols and clinical resources to support continuity of inpatient psychiatric care delivery. Locum tenens coverage is sought from September 2026 through March 2027 to meet the clinical needs of the population served.

About the Facility Location

The surrounding region encompasses multiple counties and offers a range of outdoor recreation, arts, and community events throughout the year. The area features natural landscapes suited to hiking, fishing, and wildlife experiences, alongside local venues hosting cultural and culinary gatherings. Clinicians on assignment will find small towns with distinct local character and a variety of year-round activities within the region.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for an adult population, working day shifts Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management for the adult inpatient population. No call coverage is required for this assignment. Board certification is required for all clinicians considered for this position.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions
• Average Length of Stay: Variable
• Census: Variable