Lancaster, PA | Physicians | Tracking Code: 41990
Psychiatrist-C&A-Autism & Developmental Disabilities

Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent
WellSpan Health is a top-rated, integrated health system with a focus on high-quality patient care. Under the banner of WellSpan Health, WellSpan Philhaven, is a non-profit behavioral healthcare organization offering a continuum of compassionate, carrying services for children, adolescents, and adults in south central Pennsylvania. WellSpan’s Behavioral Health team provides comprehensive care through 35 locations and 55 programs with 40% of our services provided to children and adolescents.
We are seeking a full-time Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist for an established program in Lancaster, PA, at the Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities (CADD). Experience in the care of patients with developmental disorders is not required.
Highlights:
- Outpatient position – Lancaster, PA - Monday-Friday days; excellent work-life balance
- Opportunity for BC/BE eligible Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a well-established program at our Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities (CADD)
- CADD is a large multidisciplinary outpatient and community-based program which provides ongoing care to children, adolescents and adults with autism and intellectual disabilities
- Monthly Grand Rounds which feature national experts in autism and related disorders
- Great career opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team with expertise in the treatment of social, emotional and behavioral issues affecting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disability (ID).
- Research and teaching opportunities with several academic medical centers
- Rich learning environment which will support your professional development in the care of patients with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary, signing bonus, student loan repayment and paid relocation
- Excellent health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Life, accidental death & disability insurance at no cost
- Paid Medical malpractice insurance with tail coverage and generous CME reimbursement
- Five weeks of paid time off and six holidays
About the Community:
Conveniently situated within a short drive of major cities like Philadelphia, New York and Baltimore/DC, WellSpan Health’s service area is made up of a diverse mix of welcoming communities that you would love to call home. South Central Pennsylvania offers an idyllic blend of unique cities and towns.
For confidential consideration please contact:
Terri McCardell, WellSpan Physician Recruiter
Email: tmccardell2@wellspan.org
Phone: (717) 812-3099
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Why WellSpan Health?
Join our team of 20,000 strong working as one. Teamwork, collaboration, partnership—WellSpan Health is an integrated system designed to work as one to build healthier, stronger communities throughout central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. We are committed to transforming the health of the communities we serve and to educating the next generation of clinicians, staff and leaders.

Employment Benefits
- Sign-on incentives for new employees (click here for details)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life and accidental death insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- PTO bridging
- Short-term disability
- Educational assistance
- Forgivable loan
- Flexible spending
- Credit union
- Employee recreational activities
- Childcare
- Complimentary medicine discounts

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at WellSpan
Welcome. Respect. Value.
WellSpan Health recognizes and honors the diversity of our team members, patients, and neighbors, and we embrace all the human characteristics that make us similar and unique. We strive to make every person feel welcomed, respected, and valued by creating a safe and inclusive environment to which we all feel a sense of belonging. We are equally committed to ensuring all team members have the opportunity to excel and are positioned for success through equitable policies, practices, and resources.
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. WellSpan Health does, however, have a tobacco-free/nicotine-free hiring policy.

Quality of Life
Lancaster City was the capital of Pennsylvania from 1799 to 1812. Today, Lancaster County includes a vibrant downtown business district, desirable suburban neighborhoods and sprawling agricultural farms. Life in Lancaster County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, an independent professional baseball team, fine dining and more. When visiting Lancaster, one can't help but recognizing the influence of the Pennsylvania Dutch — farm-to-table and beyond.
Conveniently located in southcentral Pennsylvania, Lancaster is within an easy commute to major cities and has ready access to public transportation. Residents can find local employment in healthcare, tourism, public administration, manufacturing, and both professional and semi-professional services. (Patient population: 535,000)