Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist

Istss; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 247,500 - 302,500; 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

Istss is seeking a full-time Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist to provide vital psychiatric consultation services at JFK University Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey. The role involves comprehensive psychiatric assessments, treatment recommendations, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have an MD or DO degree, board certification in Psychiatry, and strong communication skills. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, and a sign-on bonus where applicable. Minimum base salary is $275,000.

Qualifications

• Experience or fellowship training in consultation-liaison psychiatry preferred.

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.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, and medical staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry

Valid New Jersey medical license

Job description

Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist

Hackensack Meridian Health, JFK University Medical Center – Edison, NJ

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced full‑time Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist to join our collaborative team in Edison, New Jersey. This position provides 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

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

Minimum base salary: $275,000. Additional information regarding compensation is subject to discussion during the interview process.