Part-Time Psychiatrist - PACT Program

Cumberland County Guidance Center; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 148,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a dedicated psychiatrist to join the Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) team on a part-time basis. You will provide community-based psychiatric care, evaluate patients, prescribe medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered care, with a focus on stability and quality of life for adults living with serious mental illness in the Cumberland County area.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board eligibility or certification in Psychiatry.
• Current New Jersey medical license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and ongoing treatment for PACT participants.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications and MAT as appropriate.
• Participate in treatment planning with the multidisciplinary PACT team.
• Conduct assessments, medication reviews and follow-up appointments.
• Collaborate with nurses and team members on medication management.
• Offer consultation and clinical guidance to the treatment team.
• Engage in crisis intervention and risk assessment as needed.
• Complete clinical documentation per agency/state/federal requirements.
• Support recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

Skills

Experience with adults with serious &}

Education

MD/DO

Board eligible or board certified in Psychiatry

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and recovery-oriented Psychiatrist to join our Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) team on a part-time basis. The Psychiatrist serves as a key member of a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive, community-based treatment to adults living with serious and persistent mental illness.

The PACT model delivers individualized psychiatric care, medication management, crisis intervention, and rehabilitation services in the community. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals achieve stability, recovery, and improved quality of life while collaborating closely with nurses, social workers, counselors, vocational specialists, and peer support staff.

Why Join Cumberland County Guidance Center?

For more than 60 years, Cumberland County Guidance Center has been a trusted provider of behavioral health and mental health services throughout Cumberland County and Southern New Jersey. As a nonprofit community mental health organization, our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, counselors, social workers, and support professionals helps individuals and families achieve stability, recovery, and wellness.

We are proud to be recognized as the 2026 Non-Profit of the Year by the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce, reflecting our longstanding commitment to serving the community through quality mental health care.

Part-time 18 hours per week: $163,920 per year

18 hours a week- face to face 14-15hours/week based on census. MWF 8:30-2:30pm basic schedule.

What You'll Do

• Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment for individuals enrolled in the PACT program.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications and medication-assisted treatment as appropriate.
• Participate in treatment planning and review with the multidisciplinary PACT team.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments, medication reviews, and follow-up appointments.
• Collaborate with nurses and other team members regarding medication management and clinical interventions.
• Provide consultation and clinical guidance to treatment team members.
• Participate in crisis intervention and risk assessment as needed.
• Complete clinical documentation in accordance with agency, state, and federal requirements.
• Support recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care practices.
• Assist with coordination of care with hospitals, primary care providers, specialists, families, and community partners.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Board eligible or board certified in Psychiatry.
• Current New Jersey medical license or ability to obtain licensure prior to employment.
• Experience treating adults with serious and persistent mental illness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within Assertive Community Treatment (ACT/PACT), community mental health, or integrated care settings.
• Experience serving individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care principles.
• Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary treatment teams.

A Background Check is required Clear Five year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by organizations carrier.