Atlantic Health System·Newton, New Jersey
The Psychiatrist will provide per diem coverage for psychiatric services across various units including Crisis Intervention, Emergency Department, and Inpatient Units on weekends and holidays. Responsibilities include timely evaluations, medication monitoring, consultation, and clinical supervision of team members.
Newton Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, is seeking Per Diem Psychiatrists to support Behavioral Health Services We are seeking Psychiatrists who can provide per diem coverage for an annual minimum of six (6) weekend days and/or holidays, as scheduled by the Department of Psychiatry.
The Physician will provides clinical and administrative direction for Psychiatric Services across Newton Medical Center.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide psychiatric coverage for the Crisis Intervention Services (CIS) and Emergency Department (ED) on weekends and holidays.
Work collaboratively with the mental health professionals in the CIS/ED.
Provide psychiatric coverage for Psychiatric Inpatient Unit on weekends and holidays.
Work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team on Psychiatric Inpatients Unit comprised of nurses, social workers, therapists.
Provide psychiatric consultation for urgent medical-surgical inpatients on weekends and holidays.
Collaborate with and provide support as needed to Per Diem Psychiatric APN.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides timely consultation to the staff in CIS and inpatient psychiatric unit.
Provides timely psychiatric evaluations, follow-up, and medication monitoring of patients in treatment in the Inpatient Unit and other hospital services.
Consults with and supervises, as appropriate, the psychiatric unit team members to determine the course of patient treatment and recommendations for discharge.
Provides timely emergency psychiatric consultations to the medical and surgical floors of the Hospital.
Provides clinical supervision of the Clinical Nurse Specialist working in hospital programs.
Hourly Rate: $170/hr
Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time.
We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania.
Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve.
Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.
Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals.
In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.
In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between.
We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.
Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive).
Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members) Life & AD&D Insurance. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement) 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution PTO & Paid Sick Leave Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave Backup and On-Site Childcare Well-Being Rewards Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance ____________________________________________ Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer. EEO STATEMENT Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
At Atlantic Behavioral Health, we know behavioral health plays a significant role in the healing process – not just for patients dealing with mental health disorders or substance abuse, but also for those recovering from injuries, surgeries, diseases, and other conditions. We help them cope with the stress and emotional challenges caused by such physical ailments. Our behavioral health team features highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed clinicians. We provide a variety of mental health services on an inpatient and outpatient basis, including intensive outpatient programs.
Candidates must be Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey. The role requires providing minimum annual coverage of six weekend days and/or holidays.
Market context
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