Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in New Jersey

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: New Jersey
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 7 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-213237-MD-NJ
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: June 1, 2026 - June 1, 2027
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Clinic; OR
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This outpatient clinic provides comprehensive psychiatric services for children ages 4-17 requiring community-based mental health treatment. The organization operates with established protocols for pediatric psychiatric care delivery and maintains coordination services to support effective treatment. The facility specializes in medication management and psychiatric evaluations for young patients with psychiatric diagnoses.

North Jersey offers diverse recreational opportunities including helicopter tours of the New York City skyline, whale and dolphin watching cruises, and access to the American Dream Mall which features indoor skiing, waterparks, and entertainment options. The area provides convenient access to popular attractions such as the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tours, along with hop-on, hop-off sightseeing experiences. Visitors can explore local brewery tours, adventure activities at venues like the Adventure Aquarium, and scenic day trips to destinations including the Hudson Valley.

The psychiatrist will provide outpatient medication management and psychiatric evaluation services for children ages 4-17 with psychiatric diagnoses during Monday through Friday day shifts from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Clinical responsibilities include conducting 60-minute psychiatric evaluations and 15-minute medication management visits for pediatric patients requiring community-based mental health services. The clinicians will maintain detailed documentation and coordinate with scheduling services to ensure effective care delivery. ARS will handle all scheduling arrangements for the clinicians.

• Case Load/PPD: 15 minute med manage visits and 60 minute psych eval visits 6 to 7 hours per shift
• Patient Population: Children
• Call Ratio/Schedule: no
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Children ages 4-17 with psychiatric diagnoses
• Average Length of Stay: Not applicable
• Census: Not applicable
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 15 minute medication management visits
• Initial Evaluation Time: 60 minute psychiatric evaluation visits

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1. Benefit from steady income streams and potentially higher rates, mitigating financial uncertainties and instability.
2. Embrace a culture of lifelong learning and professional development in locum assignments, continually seeking opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and expertise throughout your career journey.
3. Experience diverse medical settings, patient demographics, and clinical challenges, enriching your professional expertise.
4. Find fulfillment in the diversity and impact of your work, knowing that your skills and expertise are valued and making a tangible difference in patients' lives.
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