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Inpatient Psychiatrist (Locum Tenens) – New Jersey
Location: New Jersey
Start Date: ASAP (credentialing required)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 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 12–14 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