Per Diem Prescriber

Location: PESP Status: Per Diem Salary Range: $150-$180 What We Offer: Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage Employee Discount and Rewards Program Job Description As a per-diem Psychiatrist with the Screening Center, you will provide an active role in patient care and join a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on timely assessments, appropriate dispositions, and patient-centered outcomes. Flexible scheduling is available within a 24/7 program model, with coverage delivered through a combination of telepsychiatry and in-person evaluations. Scheduling is tailored to align physician availability and programmatic needs and will be discussed during the interview process. What You Will Do: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to determine if individuals meet New Jersey commitment standards, ensuring timely, accurate, and defensible documentation Provide focused, short-term medication management in emergency and crisis settings for both adult and pediatric populations Complete Screening Certificates when clinically and legally indicated, in accordance with New Jersey Statutes Annotated 30:4-27.5 Champion care in the least restrictive environment, developing and documenting alternatives to hospitalization whenever appropriate Collaborate closely with certified screeners, crisis clinicians, emergency department teams, and receiving facilities to ensure seamless care transitions Engage with families and support systems to provide education, guidance, and continuity of care Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews, clinical discussions, and quality initiatives Maintain precise, timely, and compliant clinical documentation Deliver care via telepsychiatry when clinically appropriate What We Need to See: MD or DO from an accredited institution Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (Board Certification required for Medical Director) Demonstrated clinical expertise in emergency psychiatry, consultation-liaison, or inpatient settings preferred Prior leadership or supervisory experience required for Medical Director role Familiarity with New Jersey Screening Law is highly desirable Commitment to clinical excellence, collaboration, and high-quality patient care About Care Plus New Jersey: CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life. #J-18808-Ljbffr Care Plus NJ, Inc.