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)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-213344-MD-NJ
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: July 2026 Onwards
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This state hospital provides specialized forensic psychiatric services for adult patients requiring long-term inpatient mental health treatment in a secure therapeutic environment. The facility maintains comprehensive behavioral health programs with established protocols for psychiatric evaluation and medication management services. The institution operates with modern documentation systems and dedicated resources to ensure effective treatment delivery for patients with complex forensic psychiatric needs.

New Jersey features diverse attractions including the Atlantic City Boardwalk, wildlife experiences at Lakota Wolf Preserve, and entertainment venues such as MetLife Stadium and the Prudential Center. Visitors can explore outdoor spaces like Liberty State Park and Deep Cut Gardens, along with waterfront areas and theme park attractions including DreamWorks Water Park. The region offers a combination of nature activities, sports venues, and family entertainment options across various locations.

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive forensic psychiatric care for adult patients during full-time day shifts with no call requirements. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing psychotropic medications, and providing weekly patient assessments on general units with daily rounds on admission and intensive treatment units. The clinician will participate in competency to stand trial evaluations and may have opportunities for in-house call coverage with hourly compensation. Cross-coverage support will be provided as needed by other psychiatrists within the facility.

• Case Load/PPD: 25 patients per week
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Adult Forensic Psychiatry
• Average Length of Stay: Long Term
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable

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