Psychiatrist Jobs in Pennsylvania
Psychiatrist jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently active, concentrated in health systems, academic medical centers, community behavioral health organizations, and correctional and VA settings, with openings at every level from newly licensed residents to department chairs and medical directors. The heaviest hiring is in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg, where established employers such as Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Jefferson Health maintain large psychiatric programs. The most in-demand specialties are child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and forensic psychiatry. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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POSITION SUMMARY
- Oversees the quality of care delivered to his/her patients.
- Assesses clinical appropriateness for admission and collaborates with Assessment and Referral regarding potential admissions.
- Performs psychiatric assessments for individuals under his/her care.
- Completes documentation necessary to address patients hospitalized under civil commitment statues.
- Provides individual therapy, family therapy and or medication management as needed for patients under his/her care.
- Appropriately requests consultation when indicated.
- Provides psychiatric consultation when requested.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all HIPAA standards.
- Completes all documentation requirements legibly and within timeframes established by Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations.
- Leads the multidisciplinary treatment team and participates collaboratively in scheduled staffing regarding the treatment of his/her patients.
- Demonstrates appropriate medication administration and ensures that documentation regarding medications complies with facility and regulatory standards.
- Complies with all seclusion and restraint requirements including responding to the facility within one hour when contacted for seclusion and restraint orders.
- Ensures that cases are adequately covered when away from the facility.
- Participates in ongoing PI activities and hospital committees as assigned.
- Completes necessary documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for services provided.
- Complies with all medical staff bylaws and medical staff rules and regulations.
- Complies with all facility policies and procedures.
- Maintains professional behaviors at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduate of an accredited medical school; completed residency in psychiatry, board certification preferred.
POSITION SUMMARY
- Oversees the quality of care delivered to his/her patients.
- Assesses clinical appropriateness for admission and collaborates with Assessment and Referral regarding potential admissions.
- Performs psychiatric assessments for individuals under his/her care.
- Completes documentation necessary to address patients hospitalized under civil commitment statues.
- Provides individual therapy, family therapy and or medication management as needed for patients under his/her care.
- Appropriately requests consultation when indicated.
- Provides psychiatric consultation when requested.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all HIPAA standards.
- Completes all documentation requirements legibly and within timeframes established by Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations.
- Leads the multidisciplinary treatment team and participates collaboratively in scheduled staffing regarding the treatment of his/her patients.
- Demonstrates appropriate medication administration and ensures that documentation regarding medications complies with facility and regulatory standards.
- Complies with all seclusion and restraint requirements including responding to the facility within one hour when contacted for seclusion and restraint orders.
- Ensures that cases are adequately covered when away from the facility.
- Participates in ongoing PI activities and hospital committees as assigned.
- Completes necessary documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for services provided.
- Complies with all medical staff bylaws and medical staff rules and regulations.
- Complies with all facility policies and procedures.
- Maintains professional behaviors at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduate of an accredited medical school; completed residency in psychiatry, board certification preferred.
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Psychiatrist Job Market in Pennsylvania
A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Lyra Health30
- LifeStance Health12
- Centurion Health7
- Penn State Health7
- Optum6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services18
- Education1
- Insurance1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatrist jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Active Pennsylvania medical license issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
- Board certification or board eligibility in psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program approved by the ACGME
- Current DEA registration and Pennsylvania controlled substance registration for prescribing authority
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner in a clinical setting
- Strong background in evidence-based treatment modalities including CBT, DBT, or medication management
Psychiatrist Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a psychiatrist in Pennsylvania?
To become a psychiatrist in Pennsylvania, you must earn a medical degree, complete an accredited psychiatry residency, and obtain a Pennsylvania medical license through the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine. The Board requires passing the United States Medical Licensing Examination steps and a criminal background check. Subspecialty work such as child and adolescent or addiction psychiatry typically requires additional fellowship training before most Pennsylvania health systems will credential you for those roles.
How much do psychiatrists make in Pennsylvania?
Psychiatrists in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $278,970 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $148,050 for the lowest 10% to over $394,740 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire psychiatrists in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring psychiatrists in Pennsylvania right now include Lyra Health, LifeStance Health, and Centurion Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's dense network of academic health systems, federally qualified health centers, and county behavioral health authorities means openings are distributed across both major metros and rural regions of the state.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most psychiatrist jobs?
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg have the most psychiatrist openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia dominates due to its concentration of academic medical centers, large safety-net hospitals, and county behavioral health infrastructure, while Pittsburgh's activity is driven by UPMC's extensive psychiatric service lines, and Harrisburg reflects demand from state government agencies, correctional facilities, and the mid-state community mental health network.
Are there remote psychiatrist jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because telepsychiatry has become a well-established care model. About 71% of psychiatrist openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting broader adoption of telehealth platforms across the state. Medication management follow-ups, outpatient therapy consultation, and community behavioral health check-ins are the segments most commonly delivered remotely in Pennsylvania practices.
How can I get hired as a psychiatrist in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing your psychiatry residency at a Pennsylvania program and converting directly into an employed position within that health system. UPMC, Penn Medicine, and Jefferson Health all regularly hire their own graduates into attending roles. New physicians without local residency ties should look at community mental health centers and federally qualified health centers across the state, which are often more willing to onboard early-career psychiatrists and provide structured supervision. Having your Pennsylvania medical license in hand before interviews and any subspecialty board eligibility significantly strengthens your candidacy.
Where can I find and apply to psychiatrist jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to psychiatrist jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across health systems, behavioral health organizations, and outpatient practices. Find roles that fit your specialty and location preferences and apply directly through the listings.
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