Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Pennsylvania Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 11/23/2026
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Pennsylvania!
We are seeking a Psychiatrist for an 18-day assignment in Pennsylvania. This role involves working with children, performing psychiatric evaluations and medication checks for youths in shelter or on juvenile probation. The schedule is approximately three days per month, preferably one day per week for three weeks, with shifts from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide psychiatric care to children in shelter or on juvenile probation.
- Perform court-ordered psychiatric evaluations and services.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of the court and justice system.
- Utilize knowledge of youth programs, including PHP, RTF, Family-Based, MST, and D&A facilities.
- Collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and various facilities.
- Confidently recommend higher-level treatment when clinically appropriate.
Additional Information
- Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
- Patient Volume: Approximately 8 evaluations and 16 medication checks per month.
- LOA: 18 Days
- Staffing Mix: Full clinical team, school staff
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
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