Tower Behavioral Health·Muhlenberg Township, Pennsylvania
Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adolescent inpatients, including diagnostic evaluations and medication management. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans and manage crisis situations.
Due to expantion, Tower Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist to join our hospital‑based psychiatric team. This physician will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult inpatients, including diagnostic evaluations, medication management, crisis intervention, and treatment planning in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate is clinically strong, collegial, and committed to high‑quality inpatient psychiatric care.
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for adult inpatient admissions, daily follow‑ups, and discharge planning Diagnose and treat acute and chronic psychiatric conditions using evidence‑based practices Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans, including psychopharmacologic management Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and patient response to treatment Provide psychiatric intervention during crisis situations, including stabilization and de‑escalation Collaborate with nursing, social work, psychology, primary care, and other clinical disciplines Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and care coordination Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic medical record Adhere to all ethical, legal, regulatory, and organizational standards of care Participate in ongoing professional development and quality improvement efforts Patient Population Adolescent patients admitted for acute inpatient psychiatric treatment Patients presenting with mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance‑related disorders, and complex psychiatric and medical comorbidities
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Active, unrestricted medical license in the state(s) in which Tower Behavioral Health operates Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Psychiatry Current, unrestricted DEA registration
Prior experience providing care in an adult inpatient or acute psychiatric hospital setting Experience working within multidisciplinary treatment teams Familiarity with regulatory and accrediting standards for inpatient psychiatric services Compensation, Benefits & Perks: Tower Behavioral Health offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including: Competitive physician compensation Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Retirement plan options with employer contribution or match Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays CME allowance and paid CME time Malpractice insurance coverage Licensure, DEA, and credentialing support Collaborative, team‑based inpatient practice environment Opportunities for leadership involvement and professional growth Acadia Healthcare Network ~23,500 Employees · ~11,400 Beds · 258 Locations · 38 States · 1 Network As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for substance use, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our expansive network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. #LI-JDH1 AHPR #LI-TBH
Must hold an MD or DO degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry. Requires an active, unrestricted medical license and DEA registration in the operating state.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
Psychiatrist-Adult Inpatient
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