Part-time Psychiatrist — Crisis Stabilization Center

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; Paramus, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Supplemental Insurance

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

CarePlus New Jersey is seeking a part-time Psychiatrist to join the Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center (CRSC). This role provides on-site psychiatric evaluations and treatment for adults 18+ experiencing behavioral health crises, 24/7 support, with a 20-hour workweek and a sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities include performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, prescribing medications, and developing discharge plans.

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.
• Experiencing treating SMI, SUD, and/or COD in individuals in crisis.
• Must be 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 Controlled Substance Administration (CDS) Certification
• Current and valid Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate
• Current and valid CPR/AED (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.

Skills

Board eligibility

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Psychiatric evaluation

Education

Medical degree

Psychiatry residency

Tools

CDS Certification

DEA Certificate

CPR/BLS Certification

Driver's license

Job description

CarePlus New Jersey is seeking a part-time Psychiatrist to join the Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center (CRSC). This role provides on-site psychiatric evaluations and treatment for adults 18+ experiencing behavioral health crises, 24/7 support, with a 20-hour workweek and a sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities include performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, prescribing medications, and developing discharge plans.