Permanent Adult General Psychiatrist Role | $375K-$400K Base | Bridgeton, NJ

Job Description

Permanent Adult General Psychiatrist Role | $375K–$400K Base | Bridgeton, NJ \n

Leading Regional Health System | Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit | Flexible Mon–Fri Daytime Hours

Advance your career in inpatient behavioral health with a prominent healthcare provider in Southern New Jersey. A leading regional health system is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible General Psychiatrist (MD/DO) for a full-time, permanent position serving its inpatient psychiatric unit in Bridgeton.

Designed for psychiatric physicians seeking clinical depth without off-shift coverage, this position offers an ideal practice framework: flexible Monday through Friday daytime hours, dedicated weekend/after-hours coverage by a separate team, robust resident teaching opportunities, and a top-tier compensation package.

Join a dedicated, multidisciplinary behavioral health team delivering comprehensive inpatient psychiatric evaluation, acute stabilization, and longitudinal care coordination.

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  Clinical Scope: Lead inpatient psychiatric care across a specialized 33-bed voluntary and involuntary unit (including 23 Short-Term Care Facility / STCF beds and 10 flex beds):

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    Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, daily clinical rounding, acute stabilization, and diagnostic workups

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    Direct individualized treatment plans, psychopharmacological management, and interdisciplinary care coordination

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    Collaborate alongside a full-time Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), attending psychiatrists, clinical social workers, and nursing teams

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    Utilize Cerner EMR for efficient clinical documentation and ordering

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    Engage in resident teaching and academic mentorship, with opportunities for clinical leadership and potential practice ownership

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  Schedule & Lifestyle Advantage: Flexible Monday through Friday schedule during regular business hours .

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  Zero Off-Shift Call Burden: Uncompromising lifestyle protection with all after-hours and weekend coverage managed by a dedicated coverage team .

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  Executive Compensation & Benefits: Premium starting base salary of $375,000 – $400,000 per year , supplemented by sign-on bonus support, relocation assistance, paid time off, CME funding, 401(k) retirement matching, and comprehensive health/dental/life insurance.

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We are seeking a patient-centered, clinically thorough Psychiatrist dedicated to excellence in inpatient adult psychiatry.

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  Credentials & Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution; Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry.

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  Resident Eligibility: Fourth-year psychiatry residents (PGY-4) are strongly encouraged to apply.

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  Licensure: Active, unencumbered New Jersey State Medical License and active DEA registration (or eligible).

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Elevate your career with a high-impact, permanent Psychiatry appointment in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Connect with our senior executive search team today to review schedule options and initiate your application!