Psychiatry Physician

About this job

We are seeking a Psychiatrist for an inpatient locum assignment in New Jersey from October 2026 through January 2027. This is a weekday position treating adult involuntary psychiatric patients, with optional call and an established multidisciplinary support team.

Assignment Details

• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Adult inpatient Psychiatry
• Involuntary patient population
• No outpatient clinic responsibilities

Schedule

• Monday Friday
• 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
• Call is optional
• No required call

Practice Setting

• Inpatient Psychiatry
• Adult population
• Approximately patients
• Epic EMR

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care to adult inpatients
• Evaluate and manage involuntary psychiatric patients
• Inpatient rounding and ongoing management
• Work collaboratively with the established behavioral health team

Support Staff

• Residents
• Nurses
• Social workers
• APN support
• Additional attending psychiatrists
• No responsibility for supervising APPs

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Active New Jersey license or IMLC required

Credentialing

• Emergency privileges available
• Temporary privileges available
• Full privileges available

Ideal Candidate

A BC/BE Psychiatrist with an active New Jersey license or IMLC who is comfortable treating adult involuntary psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting. This opportunity offers a consistent Monday Friday daytime schedule with no required call.