Psychiatrist - Behavioral Health

 Inpatient Psychiatrist (Locum Tenens) New Jersey

Location: New Jersey

Start Date: ASAP (credentialing required)

Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Call: Yes

Position Overview:

A well-supported behavioral health program in New Jersey is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Psychiatrist for a locum tenens opportunity combining inpatient psychiatry with occasional consultation-liaison exposure.

This role offers a collaborative environment with strong clinical support and a structured inpatient setting.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient psychiatric care including:
  • Patient evaluations
  • Treatment planning and medication management
  • Ongoing care and discharge coordination
• Manage a range of complex psychiatric conditions
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
• Occasionally support consultation-liaison services within the hospital

Practice Environment:

• Structured inpatient setting with shared physician coverage
• Work alongside:
  • Advanced Practice Providers
  • Fellows
  • Nursing and therapy teams
• Social work and care coordination
• Collaborative team-based model (not solo coverage)

Patient Volume:

• Approximately 1214 patients per day

Requirements:

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry
• Active New Jersey license preferred (or ability to obtain)

Why This Opportunity:

• Consistent weekday schedule
• Collaborative, team-driven environment
• Exposure to both inpatient and consultation psychiatry
• Strong clinical and administrative support structure
• Opportunity to work with complex and diverse patient populations