Psychiatrist- Adolescent Inpatient

Full Time Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist

Location: Reading, PA

Schedule: Full-Time

Classification: Exempt | Direct Care

Very Generous Sign on Bonus & Relocation Assistance

Tower Behavioral Health is a healthcare system dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate behavioral health services across the continuum of care. Our inpatient psychiatric hospital in Reading, Pennsylvania provides acute, evidence-based psychiatric treatment for Adolescent in a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.

Tower Behavioral Health emphasizes a patient-centered, recovery-oriented approach, supported by multidisciplinary clinical teams that include psychiatry, nursing, clinical services, case management, and allied health professionals. The organization is committed to clinical excellence, ethical care, regulatory compliance, and collaboration, while fostering an environment that supports both patient outcomes and clinician engagement.

Overview:

Due to expansion, 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 adolescent 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 adolescent 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

Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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:

• 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