Psychiatry Locum Opportunity in Pennsylvania

Specialty: Psychiatry

Start Date: May 1 2026

End date: Jul 31 2026

Coverage type: Call Only

EMR : TechCare

Certification : BE/BC

License: PA

Credentialing : 60 Days

Description : 

EMR system: TechCare 

Reason for Coverage: Transition of provider. 

Locum needed until July 2026 when new psychiatrist begins employment. 

FTE or Shifts per month needed: 1.0 Inpatient, Outpatient or both: Inpatient Target start date and Length of need: May 2026 - July 2026 Locums Shift Schedule (ex: 8a-5p or 7p-7a, etc) : Mondays 8a-4p; Tuesdays 8a-4p, Wednesdays 8a-4p, Thursdays 8a-4p; Fridays 8a-4p. 

Shift Description: Coverage of patients in acute mental health units. 

See below for details. Call Schedule and Call Responsibilities: None Type of patients / cases / procedures required: adults with acute mental health symptoms Current Incarceration Population: 1,800 patients in the entire jail Patient Encounters per shift: varies Daytime Support: nursing, APP’s and psychiatrists Certifications required (Board Certification/Truly Board Eligible or life support, etc.): Board eligible, BLS required, ACLS preferred

Will you accept licensure candidates (IMLC or standard process): Yes Minimum candidate commitment to consider: 8 weeks (May + June for sure, possibly into July) Is corrections experience required? No

*Hospital Privileging: 60 days from application to network committee meeting - Application is required to be completed and returned with all documentation within 10 days of receipt. Need clean file (no malpractice/background) to rush credentialing.