Crisis Psychiatrist - Part-Time (NJ) | 20h/wk, Travel Reimb

Care Plus NJ, Inc.

Paramus (NJ)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 150,000

Part time

15 hours ago

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Job summary

CarePlus New Jersey is seeking a part‑time psychiatrist to join a multidisciplinary team serving adults in crisis at CRSC. You will perform psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary staff to provide 24/7 on‑site care.

Requirements: medical degree, psychiatry residency, NJ medical license; board-eligible/certified in adult/general and child/adolescent psychiatry; CDS, DEA, CPR/BLS certifications; and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

Must possess a medical degree from an accredited college or university
Must have completed a residency in psychiatry
Current and valid New Jersey medical license
Experience treating SMI, SUD, and/or COD in individuals in crisis.
Board-eligible or Board-certified in both adult/general psychiatry and child/adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. If board-eligible must obtain both board certifications within three (3) years of hire date
Current and valid New Jersey State CDS Certification
Current and valid Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate
Current and valid CPR/BLS Certification
Current and valid driver's license required and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of assigned clients, exhibits knowledge of age specific criteria, ensuring that the full range of medical and behavioral considerations are included in determining the diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests as indicated by client presentation and medications prescribed
Function within an interdisciplinary team in the assessment/evaluation of clients, and articulates verbally and in written documentation the integration of client history and assessment information
Work with school personnel to coordinate information, as needed
Formulate psychosocial treatment plans, with relevant goals, behaviorally-measurable objectives that serve as an index for evaluating treatment progress, and realistic time frames for achievement
Document assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summaries in the clinical record, with all entries authenticated and time/dated
Plan for, communicate, and document discharge/aftercare/transfer plans for clients completing treatment and/or accessing other services in the continuum
Prescribe medications as indicated by signs, symptoms and diagnosis. Obtain informed consent for the same. Patient and family education is provided regarding medications.