Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Job Description

Atlantic Health one of New Jersey's largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the Department of Psychiatry at Morristown Medical Center at our newly renovated outpatient office in Florham Park, New Jersey. By joining the robust department, the candidate will have the support of a number of additional Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists and support staff. This position offers a great work/life balance, with a 22.5-hour work week, limited at-home call and 1 weekend shift per month (paid).

The candidate's responsibilities as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist will encompass comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and follow-up care for adolescents and children. Working closely with fellow clinicians and team members, the ideal candidate will play a vital role in crafting effective treatment plans and contributing to the enhancement of patient well-being. The candidate will also be given the opportunity to expand reach by providing cross coverage for clinical services, including adult patients when needed. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the quality enhancement of psychiatric evaluations and treatments across diverse medical and psychiatric services, positively impacting patients of all age groups.

Florham Park, nestled in the heart of New Jersey, offers residents a perfect blend of a serene suburban environment and easy access to urban amenities, boasting excellent schools that enhance the town's family-friendly appeal.

To learn more about this position and other opportunities with Atlantic Health System, please apply and send your CV to Lori Velasco, Senior Physician Recruiter, at View email address on click.appcast.io

Salary Range: $300,000 - $350,000; base salary only; excludes any quality and/or productivity incentives

Benefits

• Excellent compensation
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 457 plans offered to physicians, as well as 403b retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive Malpractice Policy
• Non-Profit Health System eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Full reimbursement for Boards and Licensing fees
• Tuition reimbursement for Advanced Degrees
• Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities
• Voted "Great Place to Work" 16 years strong!

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Board Certification or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey
• Familiarity with federal and state standards for psychiatric care
• Demonstrated success working individually and as part of a team

About Us

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
• Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
• Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
• Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
• Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran

About the Team

At Atlantic Behavioral Health, we know behavioral health plays a significant role in the healing process not just for patients dealing with mental health disorders or substance abuse, but also for those recovering from injuries, surgeries, diseases, and other conditions. We help them cope with the stress and emotional challenges caused by such physical ailments. Our behavioral health team features highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed clinicians. We provide a variety of mental health services on an inpatient and outpatient basis, including intensive outpatient programs.