Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 248,000 - 303,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

CME allowance

Retirement plan

Malpractice insurance

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health, JFK University Medical Center in Edison, NJ, seeks a full-time Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric consultation services within a community hospital setting.

You will assess patients in medical and surgical units, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and develop treatment plans across medical illness contexts. Board eligibility/certification and NJ license are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry.
• Valid New Jersey medical license.
• Experience or fellowship training 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 in 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 integrated care pathways.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

MD/DO

Board-certified/board-eligible in Psychiatry

Job description

Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist

JFK University Medical Center,

Edison, NJ

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

Position Overview:

The Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and treatment recommendations to patients within the medical and surgical units of JFK University Medical Center. The psychiatrist will also evaluate patients who enter through emergency psychiatric services. They will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the optimal care of patients with co‑occurring medical and psychiatric 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 or fellowship training in consultation‑liaison psychiatry preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• CME allowance
• Retirement plan
• Malpractice insurance
• Sign‑on Bonus (if applicable)

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $275,000. 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.