Psychiatry - Consultation / Liaison / Emergency Psychiatrist

Tower Health; West Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

Vision, life, disability insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Malpractice insurance

Physician New Hire Program

Generous paid time-off

CME time and funding

Relocation assistance

Supportive health system

Job summary

Tower Health is seeking a Psychiatrist to assume overall clinical responsibility for monitoring patient treatment and staff delivery of psychiatric services. The role includes psychiatric and medical assessment, supervision, education, and training, under the Chair of Psychiatry.

The position involves managing outpatient psychiatric care, on-call coverage, and adherence to evidence-based practices. Pennsylvania licensure and BE/BC in Psychiatry are required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in psychiatry.
• Licensed or eligible to practice medicine in Pennsylvania.
• BE/BC in Psychiatry.
• Completed all required competencies and trainings for the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of outpatient psychiatric care.
• Cover emergent needs and on-call duties as required.
• Provide clinical supervision, education, and training.
• Adhere to evidence-based practices and review protocols as directed by the Chair.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Education

MD/DO

Licensed in PA or eligible

Board-certified in Psychiatry

Competencies & trainings completed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Assumes overall clinical responsibility for monitoring patient treatment and staff delivery of clinical services. Provides psychiatric and medical assessment and treatment, clinical supervision, education, and training. Work is performed under the direction of the Chair, Department of Psychiatry, and is subject to review for adherence to best‑practice and evidence‑based psychiatric principles and techniques through utilization review, case reports, observation, and evaluation of results.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of outpatient psychiatric care.
• Cover emergent needs and perform on‑call duties as required.
• Provide clinical supervision, education, and training.
• Adhere to evidence‑based practices and review protocols as directed by the Chair.

Education Requirements

• MD or DO
• Licensed or eligible to practice medicine in Pennsylvania
• Board‑Certified in Psychiatry (BE/BC)
• Completed all required competencies and trainings for the role

Experience

• Experience in outpatient, inpatient, and emergency psychiatry

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification
• Physician license and DEA license
• Current Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine License

Required Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Medical terminology competence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance)
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution and match
• Malpractice insurance
• Physician New Hire Program
• Generous paid time‑off allowance
• CME time and funding
• Relocation assistance
• Supportive health system