Psychiatrist, Per Diem, Atlantic Health

Job description

Job Description

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is seeking an experienced per diem psychiatrist to provide high‑quality psychiatric services across the hospital on weekends and holidays. This role supports critical behavioral health functions, including Crisis Intervention Services, the Psychiatric Inpatient Unit, and urgent consults on the Med‑Surg floors. A minimum annual commitment of six (6) weekend days and/or holidays is required.

Key Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric coverage for Crisis Intervention Services (CIS) on weekends and holidays, collaborating closely with mental health professionals.

Deliver psychiatric care for the Psychiatric Inpatient Unit, working as part of an interdisciplinary team of nurses, social workers, and therapists.

Conduct urgent psychiatric consultations for medical‑surgical inpatients across the hospital.

Collaborate with and support the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) as needed.

Qualifications

MD or DO with board certification or board eligibility (if within 5 years of training) in Psychiatry.

Active New Jersey medical license (or eligibility to obtain).

Experience in emergency psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, or consultation‑liaison psychiatry preferred.

Strong diagnostic, communication, and collaboration skills.

Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced clinical settings.

Compensation

$170.00 per hour

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)

Life & AD&D Insurance.

Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)

403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising

Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

Backup and On‑Site Childcare

Well‑Being Rewards

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program

Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO Statement

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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Worksite address

morristown, TN, 37815, US

Who can apply

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