A psychiatrist is needed at a medical center located in Northern NJ. The Psychiatrist will be involved in both clinical and administrative aspects of the Psychiatric services.

Responsibilities

• Completing comprehensive and ongoing mental health assessments formulating treatment plans, initiating treatment, & managing psychiatric and medical issues of all patients
• Providing sound judgment with regard to disposition planning
• Conducting morning and evening rounds and providing clinical teaching
• Supervision of resident and student cases with feedback given on interview techniques, assessments, treatment plan and documentation
• Management of interdisciplinary team issues that affect clinical care of patients
• Documenting incidents in conjunction with nursing
• Supervision of nurses, social workers, physician’s assistants, students, and others participating in the care of patients
• Initiation of treatment for acute and chronic psychiatric and medical illnesses
• Coordination of disposition planning in conjunction with social work and PA staff
• Documentation of incidents in conjunction with other members of the treatment team
• Distribution of work among physicians and other treatment team members

Requirements

• Board-certified or board eligible Psychiatrist
• At least one-year post-residency clinical experience in an acute care psychiatric setting preferred
• Excellent clinical knowledge and communication skills required
• A strong work ethic and desire to participate in and grow a team-oriented, performance-driven department
• Must speak Spanish

Please note- The annual base salary range is $250k to $300k. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.

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