Physician Psychiatric-Mental Health - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist

Job LocationsUS-PA-Reading

ID2026-97127

# of Openings1

CategoryClinical

Recruiter : Jaylen Hayes

Provider SpecialtyPsychiatry

Overview

Full Time Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist

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 adults 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 expantion, Tower Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated Adult 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Adult patients admitted for acute inpatient psychiatric treatment
• Patients presenting with mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance‑related disorders, and complex psychiatric and medical comorbidities

Qualifications

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:

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.