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Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist – Locum Tenens

Location: Northern New Jersey

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8 AM – 5 PM

Assignment Type: Locum Tenens

A well-established hospital system in Northern New Jersey is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Adult Psychiatrist for an inpatient psychiatry locum opportunity supporting a collaborative behavioral health team.

This opportunity offers a structured weekday schedule, strong physician support, and no overnight call responsibilities due to an established nocturnist program.

Position Highlights:

• Monday–Friday daytime schedule
• No overnight call
• Weekend rounding only 1 weekend/month
• Collaborative physician-led environment
• Inpatient adult psychiatry coverage
• Consultation liaison exposure available
• Strong APP and interdisciplinary support
• Average daily census of approximately 12–14 patients

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat adult psychiatric inpatients
• Manage complex psychiatric conditions
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Provide discharge planning and care coordination
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nursing, and behavioral health teams
• Assist with consultation liaison psychiatry coverage as needed

Candidate Requiremts:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active NJ license preferred
• Prior inpatient psychiatry experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable in collaborative, high-volume settings

Additional Details:

• Adult inpatient behavioral health unit
• Supportive physician coverage model
• Opportunity for ongoing assignment extensions
• Competitive compensation and travel assistance available

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