Psychiatrist, Per Diem, Atlantic Health

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Morristown is seeking an experienced Per Diem Psychiatrist to provide high-quality psychiatric services during weekends and holidays. This role is essential for supporting critical behavioral health functions including Crisis Intervention Services and the Psychiatric Inpatient Unit.

The ideal candidate will have experience in psychiatric care and the ability to cover urgent consultations across Med-Surg floors. A minimum commitment of six weekend days and/or holidays per year is required.

Qualifications

• Experienced psychiatrist with ability to provide high-quality psychiatric services.
• Commitment to work a minimum of six weekend days and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric coverage for Crisis Intervention Services on weekends and holidays.
• Deliver psychiatric care for the Psychiatric Inpatient Unit.
• Conduct urgent psychiatric consultations for medical-surgical inpatients.

Job description

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is seeking an experienced Per Diem Psychiatrist to provide high‑quality psychiatric services across the hospital on weekends and holidays. This role supports critical behavioral health functions, including Crisis Intervention Services, the Psychiatric Inpatient Unit and urgent consults on the Med‑Surg floors. A minimum annual commitment of six (6) weekend days and/or holidays is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric coverage for Crisis Intervention Services (CIS) on weekends and holidays, collaborating closely with mental health professionals.
• Deliver psychiatric care for the Psychiatric Inpatient Unit, working as part of an interdisciplinary team of nurses, social workers, and therapists.
• Conduct urgent psychiatric consultations for medical‑surgical inpatients across the hospital.
• Collaborate with and support the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) as needed.