Psychiatrist - Hybrid

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 247,968 - 275,520; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401k

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Psychiatrist in New Jersey to provide comprehensive mental health care to inmates. Candidates should have a doctorate in psychiatry and experience in psychiatric services. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, managing medications, and collaborating with onsite medical staff to ensure compliance with correctional regulations. The role offers $180 - $200 per hour, with mandatory onsite obligations once a week. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing compassionate care to underserved populations.

Qualifications

• Training and experience providing psychiatric services to an adult population.
• Physician licensed to practice in New Jersey.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and manage medication for inmate patients.
• Oversee collaboration with mental health staff.
• Ensure compliance with facility regulations and maintain documentation.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Collaboration with medical staff

Understanding of correctional regulations

Education

Doctorate in psychiatry

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us

Compensation Information: $180 - $200 / hour

Department (Org): Mental Health

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non‑judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

How you make a difference

The Psychiatrist provides a full spectrum of mental health care to inmates, including evaluation, treatment, and medication management. They coordinate care with onsite medical staff and ensure compliance with documentation and clinical protocols. The role includes overseeing psychiatric nurses, supporting transfers, and assisting with civil commitments when necessary. Psychiatrists also participate in medical review committees and deliver consultations to facility staff. Services must be provided in alignment with correctional regulations and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and medication management for inmate patients
• Maintain medical documentation and consent forms in alignment with protocols
• Oversee and collaborate with mental health staff, including nurses and care teams
• Participate in care coordination, emergency transfers, and review committees
• Ensure compliance with facility regulations and maintain HIPAA standards

Qualifications & Requirements

EDUCATION

• Doctorate in psychiatry

EXPERIENCE

• Training and experience providing psychiatric services to an adult population

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Physician who is licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in psychiatry
• CPR Certified

Additional Details

On‑site obligations: While a hybrid model can be discussed, it is mandatory that onsite one day a week. Hours: The hours currently allowed are between 1330 and 1630 Total = 6 hours per week – This will be split over 2 days. Ex: Monday 3 hours and Thursday 3 hours. Ex: Monday 4 hours and Thursday 2 hours. On‑call frequency: As needed to clarify medications/treatment plan – can be discussed more in depth with the facility leadership during interview. Requesting applicants with an addiction specialty as well as psych counseling in the community. Any corrections experience would be preferred. EMR: ERMA. On‑site LCSW as the MHP to work closely with Psych NP on medication management. No narcotics or controlled substances are ordered/administered. Compensation range is $180 - $200 / hour based on years of experience.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.