Per Diem Prescriber

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & AD&D insurance

STD & LTD coverage

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Job summary

CarePlus New Jersey is seeking a per-diem Psychiatrist to join the Screening Center. The role blends telepsychiatry with in-person evaluations in a 24/7 model, focused on timely assessments, appropriate dispositions, and patient-centered outcomes.

Responsibilities include comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, short-term medication management, and NJ Screening Law-compliant documentation. Leadership experience is preferred for Medical Director potential.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry (Board Certification required for Medical Director).
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in emergency psychiatry, consultation-liaison, or inpatient settings preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience required for Medical Director role.
• Familiarity with New Jersey Screening Law is highly desirable.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, collaboration, and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to determine eligibility and disposition with timely, accurate documentation.
• Provide focused, short-term medication management in emergency and crisis settings for adults and pediatric patients.
• Complete Screening Certificates as indicated by NJ statutes.
• Champion care in the least restrictive environment, documenting alternatives to hospitalization when appropriate.
• Collaborate with screeners, crisis clinicians, ED teams, and receiving facilities for seamless transitions.
• Engage families and support systems to provide education and continuity of care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews, clinical discussions, and quality initiatives.
• Maintain precise, timely and compliant clinical documentation.
• Deliver care via telepsychiatry when clinically appropriate.

Education

MD or DO from an accredited institution

Board Certification or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Job description

Location: PESP
Status: Per Diem
Salary Range: $150-$180

What We Offer:

• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Job Description

As a per-diem Psychiatrist with the Screening Center, you will provide an active role in patient care and join a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on timely assessments, appropriate dispositions, and patient-centered outcomes.

Flexible scheduling is available within a 24/7 program model, with coverage delivered through a combination of telepsychiatry and in-person evaluations. Scheduling is tailored to align physician availability and programmatic needs and will be discussed during the interview process.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to determine if individuals meet New Jersey commitment standards, ensuring timely, accurate, and defensible documentation
• Provide focused, short-term medication management in emergency and crisis settings for both adult and pediatric populations
• Complete Screening Certificates when clinically and legally indicated, in accordance with New Jersey Statutes Annotated 30:4-27.5
• Champion care in the least restrictive environment, developing and documenting alternatives to hospitalization whenever appropriate
• Collaborate closely with certified screeners, crisis clinicians, emergency department teams, and receiving facilities to ensure seamless care transitions
• Engage with families and support systems to provide education, guidance, and continuity of care
• Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews, clinical discussions, and quality initiatives
• Maintain precise, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Deliver care via telepsychiatry when clinically appropriate

What We Need to See:

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (Board Certification required for Medical Director)
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in emergency psychiatry, consultation-liaison, or inpatient settings preferred
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience required for Medical Director role
• Familiarity with New Jersey Screening Law is highly desirable
• Commitment to clinical excellence, collaboration, and high-quality patient care

About Care Plus New Jersey:

CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.