Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Job description

About the facility

This community-based nonprofit human services organization provides outpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment, along with early childhood and family support programs across multiple counties. Established in 1980, the facility serves children, adolescents, adults, and families through a structured clinical environment supported by master's level mental health clinicians. The facility maintains established clinical resources to support continuity of behavioral health care delivery on an ongoing basis.

About the facility location

Huntingdon County offers a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Notable destinations include Raystown Lake, Trough Creek State Park, Greenwood Furnace State Park, Lincoln Caverns, and the East Broad Top Railroad, which provides scenic train rides through the region. Clinicians on assignment may also explore Juniata College, the Isett Heritage Museum, the Huntingdon County Library, and a walkable downtown area featuring dining options and a monthly Art Walk held year-round. The area supports activities including boating, fishing, hiking, and camping, making it a destination suited to both families and independent travelers.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric services for a patient population spanning all ages, working day shifts totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting initial psychiatric evaluations (1 hour each) and medication management follow-up appointments (15-30 minutes each) for patients presenting with general psychiatric conditions. Clinicians will coordinate care with master's level mental health clinicians and other behavioral health professionals to support continuity of treatment. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 5-8 PPD
• Support staff: Master's level MH clinicians
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: General psychiatry; outpatient patient population spanning all ages
• Med checks/follow-up per day: 15-30 minutes per follow-up appointment
• Initial evaluation time: 1 hour per initial evaluation