Psychiatry
Job Description
Are you a dedicated Psychiatry Physician looking for a meaningful opportunity to provide mental health care in a correctional setting?
Join Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , supporting adults with acute psychiatric symptoms in an inpatient unit.
This is a structured, full-time role with a predictable schedule and the chance to make a real impact on patient care.
Position Overview
️ Role
Psychiatry Physician Location
Allegheny County Jail, Pittsburgh, PA ️ Schedule
Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:00 PM One Sunday rotation every 6 weeks ( ️ Duration
June 1, 2026 December 31, 2026 Setting
Inpatient unit (male & female patients) Credentialing
60 days Key Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults with acute mental health symptoms Round on an average of 30 patients in the unit (not all seen daily) Participate in Sunday rounding on inpatient male/female patients Collaborate with mental health staff and correctional medical teams Document assessments and treatment plans accurately and efficiently Requirements & Certifications
Active Pennsylvania medical license Board Eligible in Psychiatry Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Experience in acute or inpatient psychiatry highly preferred Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Structured Monday Friday schedule with limited Sunday commitment Opportunity to practice inpatient psychiatry in a high-impact, underserved population Full-time role with predictable hours for work-life balance ️ Collaboration with a multidisciplinary mental health team Ability to make meaningful differences in the lives of incarcerated adults ️ Ideal Candidate
Psychiatry physician, Board Eligible or Certified Comfortable managing adults with acute psychiatric symptoms Strong communication and collaboration skills Able to commit to full-time schedule from June December 2026 Interested?
Provide your earliest available start date and exact dates you can work.
This is a high-priority, limited-duration opportunity connect today to secure your placement!