Full-Time Psychiatrist

Full-Time Psychiatrist

Location: 610 Valley Health Plaza
Status: Full-time 40 hours
Salary: 270k

What We Offer:

• Health & Dental Coverage
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
• 403B Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program
• Supplemental Insurance
• Travel Reimbursement

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Description: The Full-Time Psychiatrist position is a 40-hour-per-week role shared between CarePlus NJ's Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center (CRSC) and Outpatient Services Department. The psychiatrist will spend approximately:

• 20 hours per week on-site in the Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center (CRSC) providing psychiatric services to adults experiencing behavioral health crises.
• 20 hours per week providing outpatient psychiatric services, including initial evaluations, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric treatment through in-person and telehealth appointments.

This position offers the opportunity to work across both acute and ongoing outpatient treatment, supporting continuity of care for individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions. Services may be provided both on-site and virtually, depending on program needs and scheduling requirements.

What You Will Do:

CRSC Responsibilities (20 Hours Weekly)

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for adults presenting with behavioral health crises.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess, stabilize, and develop treatment recommendations for individuals receiving crisis services.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications as clinically indicated.
• Participate in treatment planning, disposition recommendations, and transition planning to appropriate levels of care.
• Provide consultation and clinical guidance to CRSC staff regarding psychiatric assessment and diagnosis, medication management, and overall treatment needs.

Outpatient Responsibilities (20 Hours Weekly)

• Conduct comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluations and follow-up appointments.
• Diagnose and treat mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders utilizing DSM-5 criteria.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.
• Develop and review treatment plans in collaboration with clients and interdisciplinary team members.
• Complete clinical documentation, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required records in accordance with agency, state, and accreditation requirements.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and medication.

Across Both Settings

• Function as an active member of interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in peer review, quality improvement, and other agency initiatives.
• Provide clinical consultation and supervision as assigned.
• Support continuity of care and coordination among crisis, outpatient, and community-based services.

CarePlus NJ is committed to meeting the evolving needs of the individuals and communities we serve. As such, responsibilities and assignments may be adjusted periodically to support agency priorities, operational needs, and continuity of care. Team members are expected to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to contribute across programs consistent with their qualifications and licensure.

What We Need to See:

• Must possess a medical degree from an accredited college or university
• Must have completed a residency in psychiatry
• Current and valid New Jersey medical license
• Experiencing treating SMI, SUD, and/or COD in individuals in crisis.
• Must be Board-eligible or Board-certified in both adult/general psychiatry and child/adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. If board-eligible must obtain both board certifications within three (3) years of hire date
• Current and valid New Jersey State Controlled Substance Administration (CDS) Certification
• Current and valid Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate
• Current and valid CPR/AED (BLS) Certification
• Current and valid driver's license required and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance

CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.