Psychiatry Physician - Academics - Program Director Job with RWJBarnabas Health in Livingston, NJ

PracticeLink; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist for an exciting role in their Psychiatry Emergency Screening Site. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in crisis intervention and treatment provision without regular overnight call duties. The organization emphasizes community health and provides comprehensive care, making it a vital part of the healthcare landscape in New Jersey. With competitive compensation and benefits, including a residency stipend for new graduates, this role is perfect for both seasoned professionals and those just starting their careers in psychiatry.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Malpractice Insurance

401k/Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Time Off

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Geriatric or Adult Psychiatry required.
• NJ license or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization for patients.
• No regular overnight call duty required.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Stabilization Techniques

Treatment Provision

Education

Board Certification in Geriatric or Adult Psychiatry

New Jersey Medical License

Job description

Psychiatry Physician - Academics - Program Director Job with RWJBarnabas Health in Livingston, NJ

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Position Overview

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest healthcare system in New Jersey, seeks a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Psychiatrist to join our Psychiatry Emergency Screening Site (PESS Unit / Emergency Psychiatry) at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. The role involves crisis intervention, stabilization, and treatment provision. No regular overnight call duty is required, with weekend rounding compensated and scheduled with department staff.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including health, life, disability, malpractice insurance, 401k/retirement plans, PTO, and CME time off.

Candidate Qualifications

• Board-certified in Geriatric or Adult Psychiatry
• NJ license or eligible for licensure

Open to new graduates and experienced physicians. Trainees can earn up to $24,000 through our residency stipend program if joining during their final residency year.

About Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Established in 1901, this 665-bed teaching hospital offers comprehensive care, including a major heart transplant center, advanced lung disease and transplant programs, and a leading robotic surgery center. It emphasizes community health programs and benefits from RWJBarnabas Health’s extensive resources.

About RWJBarnabas Health

As New Jersey’s largest healthcare system, serving over three million patients annually, RWJBarnabas Health includes 12 hospitals, outpatient facilities, and partnerships with Rutgers University, fostering high-quality care, research, and education.

Additional Information

• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare