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Permanent Adult General Psychiatrist Role | $375K–$400K Base | Bridgeton, NJ 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. The Practice Experience Join a dedicated, multidisciplinary behavioral health team delivering comprehensive inpatient psychiatric evaluation, acute stabilization, and longitudinal care coordination. - 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): - Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, daily clinical rounding, acute stabilization, and diagnostic workups - Direct individualized treatment plans, psychopharmacological management, and interdisciplinary care coordination - Collaborate alongside a full-time Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), attending psychiatrists, clinical social workers, and nursing teams - Utilize Cerner EMR for efficient clinical documentation and ordering - Engage in resident teaching and academic mentorship, with opportunities for clinical leadership and potential practice ownership - Schedule & Lifestyle Advantage: Flexible Monday through Friday schedule during regular business hours. - Zero Off-Shift Call Burden: Uncompromising lifestyle protection with all after-hours and weekend coverage managed by a dedicated coverage team. - 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. Candidate Profile & Qualifications We are seeking a patient-centered, clinically thorough Psychiatrist dedicated to excellence in inpatient adult psychiatry. - Credentials & Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution; Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry. - Resident Eligibility: Fourth-year psychiatry residents (PGY-4) are strongly encouraged to apply. - Licensure: Active, unencumbered New Jersey State Medical License and active DEA registration (or eligible). 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!