Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey, part of Hackensack Meridian Health, seeks a compassionate full-time Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist to join our collaborative team. You will provide psychiatric consultations across medical and surgical units and evaluate emergency department presentations.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop integrated care plans, manage medications, and support patients and families.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry.
• Valid New Jersey medical license.
• Experience in consultation-liaison psychiatry preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric consultations for patients on medical and surgical units.
• Evaluate patients who enter the emergency department for psychiatric services.
• Evaluate and diagnose a wide range of psychiatric disorders in the context of medical illness.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, including medication management, psychotherapy recommendations, and crisis intervention.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, and medical staff regarding psychiatric illness and treatment.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to the development of integrated care pathways.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Board Certified

NJ License

CL Psychiatry

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Neptune, NJ

Hackensack Meridian Health

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Neptune, NJ

Hackensack Meridian Health, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, is seeking a compassionate and experienced full-time Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist to join our collaborative team at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in beautiful Neptune, New Jersey. This is an exciting opportunity to provide vital psychiatric consultation services within a community hospital environment.

Position Overview

As a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist, you will deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evidence-based treatment recommendations for patients across the medical and surgical units of Jersey Shore University Medical Center. In this dynamic role, you will also evaluate patients presenting through our emergency psychiatric services. Operating at the intersection of medicine and psychiatry, you will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal, holistic care for patients with co-occurring medical and behavioral health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric consultations for patients on medical and surgical units.
• Evaluate patients who enter the emergency department for psychiatric services.
• Evaluate and diagnose a wide range of psychiatric disorders in the context of medical illness.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, including medication management, psychotherapy recommendations, and crisis intervention.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, and medical staff regarding psychiatric illness and treatment.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to the development of integrated care pathways.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry.
• Valid New Jersey medical license.
• Experience in consultation-liaison psychiatry preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Located in Neptune, NJ, we are a proud member of Hackensack Meridian Health and the region's only university-level academic medical center.

• Behavioral Health Focus We are expanding our investments in mental health, featuring a dedicated inpatient unit, addiction recovery services, and the Christopher Center for Mental Health & Wellness inside our $265M HOPE Tower.
• Elite Network Practice alongside 1,200+ physicians across 60 specialties.
• Top Ranked Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Top 10 hospital in New Jersey (2026-2027) and #1 in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this is $259,707. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to

• Specialization Area of specialization and sub-specialization.
• Labor Market Data Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.
• Leadership Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.
• Education and Certifications Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.
• Productivity Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction.
• Skills Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.
• Budget and Grant Funding Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.