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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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