Psychiatrist - Behavioral Health
9 days ago
Somerset
Job Description 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, • Structured inpatient setting with shared physician coverage, • Work alongside:, • Advanced Practice Providers, • Fellows, • Nursing and therapy teams, • Social work and care coordination, • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry, • 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