Pediatric Psychiatrist

Pediatric Psychiatrist
Department of Pediatrics

We are seeking a full-time Pediatric Psychiatrist (Child andAdolescent Psychiatrist) to join our growing Division of Child Psychiatry atThe Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick,NJ. Our psychiatrists deliver compassionate, evidence-based, family-centeredpsychiatric care across inpatient, outpatient, consultation-liaison, andemergency settings - serving one of New Jersey's most diverse and underservedpediatric populations.

Opportunity Highlights

• Scope of Practice: Full spectrum of child and adolescent psychiatric conditions from early childhood through young adulthood, including mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, psychosis, trauma, eating disorders, and substance use
• Practice Settings: Inpatient consultation-liaison, outpatient psychiatry, adolescent psychiatry, and emergency psychiatric evaluations
• Autism-Affirming Environment: Practice within a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) - the only children's hospital in the region with full staff training in autism-informed, neurodiversity-affirming care
• Collaborative Care: Multidisciplinary partnership with Adolescent Medicine, Developmental Pediatrics, Pediatric Neurology, Social Work, Child Life, and the Regional Child Protection Center
Academic Affiliation: Major clinical affiliate of Rutgers Health with opportunities to teach residents and medical students
• Candidates: Welcoming new graduates and experienced psychiatrists
• Supportive Environment: Transparent leadership and administration fostering open communication and the open exchange of ideas

Psychiatric Services
Consultation-Liaison: Inpatient consultation and liaison services for children with co-occurring psychiatric needs, acute behavioral crises, or psychological distress related to illness and hospitalization
Emergency Psychiatry: Emergency psychiatric evaluations for patients in acute crisis, including suicidal ideation, self-harm, psychosis, and severe behavioral disturbances - with crisis assessment, stabilization, and care coordination
Outpatient Psychiatry: Ongoing diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and coordination with therapists, schools, and community providers
Adolescent Psychiatry: Specialized care for adolescents in collaboration with Adolescent Medicine, addressing mood, eating disorders, substance use, gender identity support, and psychosocial development

Conditions Evaluated & Treated
ADHD, anxiety disorders (GAD, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD), and depressive and bipolar spectrum disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - behavioral and psychiatric co-management
Psychotic disorders including early-onset schizophrenia
Eating disorders including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
Trauma and trauma-related disorders; substance use disorders in adolescents
Disruptive behavior disorders, somatic symptom, and functional neurological disorders

Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary with up to 44 days PTO
• 401(k) with 5% match and 457(b) plans
• $3,000 CME allowance and full malpractice coverage with tail
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility (non-profit system)
• Tuition reimbursement, licensing renewal fees, and medical staff dues covered
• Wellness programs, family caregiving support, and child backup care
• Life and AD&D insurance

About The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's • State-designated acute care children's hospital serving one of NJ's most diverse and underserved communities; part of one of NJ's busiest health systems
• Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) - reflecting a system-wide commitment to neurodiversity-affirming, inclusive pediatric care
• Magnet® Designated with Distinction℠ for Nursing Excellence 7 consecutive times
• Major clinical affiliate of Rutgers Health with a freestanding pediatric residency program (24 residents)
• Regional Centers of Excellence: Inherited Endocrine Disorders, Craniofacial, Metabolic, Child Protection
• New Brunswick, NJ - 45 min to NYC, 45 min to the beach, 1 hour to Philadelphia

Requirements:
• MD or DO licensure in the State of New Jersey (or eligible)
• Board certification or eligibility in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited residency in Psychiatry and fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance

Full-time compensation at Saint Peter's Healthcare System ranges from 175,000.00 - 750,000.00 USD, which is impacted by various factors, including but not limited to physician specialty, years of experience, academic and administrative appointment, and pre-established metrics on productivity/patient engagement/quality. The compensation range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. .