Psychiatrist in New Jersey

Thrive Counseling, LLC; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Remote

Remote Medical Assistants

401k with match

Health insurance

PTO 4 weeks

CME allowance

License and DEA expenses covered

Malpractice coverage

Annual pay increases

Bonus opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Thriveworks in New Jersey is seeking a board-certified Psychiatrist to deliver direct psychiatric care while taking on leadership and clinical oversight responsibilities within a multidisciplinary team.

The role blends hands-on patient care with collaboration, documentation in EMR, and a flexible schedule that includes telepsychiatry options. Thriveworks offers remote work, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Psychiatry residency is required.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry (ABPN) is required.
• Active and unrestricted medical license in New Jersey (and willing to obtain multistate licensure).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management sessions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based psychiatric care for a range of mental health conditions.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and social workers.
• Maintain clinical documentation within the EMR system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Mentorship

Leadership potential

Education

MD or DO with Psychiatry residency

Board Certification in Psychiatry (ABPN)

Tools

EMR systems

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

New Jersey Psychiatrist About Thriveworks Thriveworks is a trusted mental healthcare provider with more than 340 locations and a nationwide hybrid care model, offering both in-person and virtual services. We serve more than 175,000 clients annually through over 1.7 million sessions, and our reach continues to grow. As a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization, we are committed to providing the tools, resources, support, and collaborative community clinicians need to build meaningful, fulfilling, and long-term careers.

About the Job

We are seeking a board-certified Psychiatrist to provide direct psychiatric care while having the option to take meaningful leadership and clinical oversight responsibilities. This opportunity offers a balance of hands-on patient care, clinical guidance, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate is passionate about team-based mental healthcare, evidence-based treatment, and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management sessions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based psychiatric care for a range of mental health conditions (e.g., mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD, etc.).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including therapists, case managers, and social workers.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical documentation within the EMR system.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) with residency training in Psychiatry.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry (ABPN).
• Active and unrestricted medical license in multiple states, or willing to get licensed in multiple states.
• Deep understanding of the NP scope of practice in psychiatry and relevant state regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentorship skills.
• Must be licensed and located in the state of New Jersey.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient psychiatry and/or telepsychiatry settings.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care, integrated care, and/or addiction psychiatry (a plus).
• Multistate licensure or willingness to obtain additional licenses (if telehealth is part of the model).
• Experience with EMR systems and virtual collaboration tools.

Work Schedule

Clinical Hours: 35 hours/week (60-70 sessions) depending on caseload and availability. Flexibility in schedule and work location (telepsychiatry options available).

Compensation & Benefits

• A guaranteed rate for the first six months, with the opportunity to earn additional compensation at the Fee-for-Service (FFS) rate for any sessions completed above the guaranteed base.
• Flexible scheduling
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off
• CME allowance
• License and DEA Expenses covered
• Fully Remote
• Remote Medical Assistants
• 401k with 3% employer match
• Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with disability, life, and liability insurance options, PTO, 401K with a 3% employer match, CEU Reimbursement, and Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Credentialing
• Paid Malpractice Coverage
• In-house professional development, including case consultation groups
• Annual pay increases and Bonus Opportunities
• Schedule Flexibility with No-Show Protection and No required on-call
• Amazing team culture and support

About Us

Thriveworks is a mission-driven mental health practice committed to delivering accessible, compassionate, and evidence-based psychiatric care. We foster a collaborative environment where clinicians are supported, valued, and empowered to provide the highest standard of care.

Physical demands for Thriveworks positions may include being sedentary for long periods. Entering text or data into a computer through a traditional keyboard is also a requirement.

Thriveworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our people are our most valuable assets. We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We encourage and welcome diverse candidates to apply for any position you are qualified for to bring your unique perspective to our team.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, either now or in the future.

We work to create a supportive, enjoyable environment that therapists, counselors, psychologists, clinical supervisors, and clinicians seeking supervision for licensure never want to leave. As a result, our clinical team members build long-standing careers at Thriveworks and lasting relationships with clients.