About this opportunity
Care Plus NJ lists this Psychiatrist - Per Diem opportunity in paramus, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Psychiatrist - Per Diem
Location: PESP
Status: Per Diem
Salary Range: $150-$180
What We Offer:
Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
Employee Discount and Rewards Program
Job Description
As a per-diem Psychiatrist with the Screening Center, you will provide an active role in patient care and join a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on timely assessments, appropriate dispositions, and patient-centered outcomes.
Flexible scheduling is available within a 24/7 program model, with coverage delivered through a combination of telepsychiatry and in-person evaluations. Scheduling is tailored to align physician availability and programmatic needs and will be discussed during the interview process.
What You Will Do: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to determine if individuals meet New Jersey commitment standards, ensuring timely, accurate, and defensible documentation
Provide focused, short-term medication management in emergency and crisis settings for both adult and pediatric populations
Complete Screening Certificates when clinically and legally indicated, in accordance with New Jersey Statutes Annotated 30:4-27.5
Champion care in the least restrictive environment, developing and documenting alternatives to hospitalization whenever appropriate
Collaborate closely with certified screeners, crisis clinicians, emergency department teams, and receiving facilities to ensure seamless care transitions
Engage with families and support systems to provide education, guidance, and continuity of care
Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews, clinical discussions, and quality initiatives
Maintain precise, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
Deliver care via telepsychiatry when clinically appropriate
What We Need to See: MD or DO from an accredited institution
Board Certified in Psychiatry
Demonstrated clinical expertise in emergency psychiatry, consultation-liaison, or inpatient settings preferred
Prior leadership or supervisory experience required
Familiarity with New Jersey Screening Law is highly desirable
Commitment to clinical excellence, collaboration, and high-quality patient care
About Care Plus New Jersey:
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.
Worksite address
paramus, NJ, 07653, US
Who can apply
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