Psychiatrist

Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services; West Orange (NJ); Remote; USD 92,000 - 148,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage provided

Flexible scheduling

Remote work option

Job summary

Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services, Inc. in New Jersey seeks a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to provide per diem backup coverage for its PACT program, blending telepsychiatry with community-based services to support individuals with serious mental illness.

This flexible, remote/ hybrid role offers malpractice coverage and no long-term commitment, ideal for clinicians seeking supplemental income or semi-retired clinicians wanting to stay engaged in patient care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active New Jersey medical license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA license required
• Experience with serious mental illness (SMI) preferred
• Comfort with flexible scheduling and team-based care

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for PACT clients as needed
• Offer coverage for the primary psychiatrist (PTO, leave, scheduling gaps)
• Participate in telepsychiatry and, when needed, in-field visits
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including nurses, social workers, and case managers
• Support ongoing treatment planning and clinical decision-making
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record
• Participate in team meetings or case reviews as needed

Skills

Team-based care

Flexible scheduling

Telepsychiatry

SMI experience

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Active New Jersey medical license

DEA license

Tools

Telepsychiatry platforms

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Psychiatrist – PACT Program (Per Diem / Backup Coverage)

Location: various NJ counties

Schedule: Per Diem (Flexible Coverage)

Setting: Hybrid / Community-Based (PACT Program)

Program: Established PACT (Program of Assertive Community Treatment)

Position Overview

A well-established community behavioral health organization, in partnership with Center for Family Guidance, PC, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to provide per diem coverage for its PACT (Program of Assertive Community Treatment) team in NJ. This role is designed to support the existing full-time psychiatrist and ensure continuity of care for individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI). This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to provide high-quality psychiatric care through a combination of telepsychiatry and community-based services.

Why Join This Opportunity

• Provide meaningful support to a high-impact community-based behavioral health program
• Flexible schedule ideal for supplemental income
• Ideal for psychiatrists seeking flexible, supplemental work or semi-retired clinicians looking to remain engaged in patient care
• Work within a collaborative, mission-driven PACT model
• Opportunity to partner with an established community behavioral health organization and Center for Family Guidance, PC

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for PACT clients as needed
• Offer coverage for the primary psychiatrist (PTO, leave, scheduling gaps)
• Participate in telepsychiatry and, when needed, in-field visits
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including nurses, social workers, and case managers
• Support ongoing treatment planning and clinical decision-making
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record
• Participate in team meetings or case reviews as needed

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active New Jersey medical license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA license required
• Experience with serious mental illness (SMI) preferred
• Comfort with flexible scheduling and team-based care

Compensation

• Per diem rate commensurate with experience
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Flexible scheduling with no long-term commitment required

What Makes This Role Unique

• Flexible, per diem scheduling based on program needs
• Remote position
• Community-based care: serve patients in home and community settings
• Collaborative team environment with strong clinical support
• Opportunity to support continuity of care within an established PACT team
• Backed by Center for Family Guidance, PC, a physician-led organization

EOE M/F/D/V