PESP Medical Director, Psychiatry - PT

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 200.000 - 210.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health and dental coverage

Life & AD&D insurance

Paid time off

Premium holiday compensation

403B plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount & rewards

Zusammenfassung

CarePlus New Jersey is seeking a part-time Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and oversight for psychiatric services within a 24/7 telepsychiatry and in-person program. The role emphasizes timely assessments, appropriate dispositions, and high-quality patient care; scheduling is flexible within a 24/7 model.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, engage in continuous quality improvement, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifikationen

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification is required for Medical Director.
• Experience in emergency psychiatry, consultation-liaison, or inpatient settings preferred; leadership experience required.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic clinical oversight and leadership for psychiatric services.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and manage medications in crisis settings.
• Collaborate with crisis teams and receiving facilities to ensure seamless transitions.
• Maintain compliant clinical documentation and participate in quality initiatives.
• Deliver care via telepsychiatry when appropriate.

Kenntnisse

Board certification

Leadership experience

Emergency psychiatry

Consultation-liaison

Inpatient psychiatry

Ausbildung

MD/DO

Jobbeschreibung

Location: PESP
Status: Part-time 30 hours
Salary Range: 200K - 210K

What We Offer:

• Health and Dental Coverage
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
• 403B Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Description:

As the Medical Director, you will provide strategic clinical oversight while maintaining 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. 24/7 on-call coverage is also required. 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

Medical Director Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for psychiatric services within the program
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, clinical best practices, and organizational policies
• Serve as a key clinical resource to multidisciplinary staff, offering consultation and guidance
• Support ongoing quality improvement, program development, and clinical excellence initiatives

What We Need to See:

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Board Certified (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.