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A well-established, women-focused outpatient psychiatric practice in Central New Jersey is seeking an experienced and compassionate Psychiatrist to join its collaborative clinical team. This is an opportunity to practice psychiatry in a thoughtful, relationship-centered environment designed around quality care rather than high patient volume. The practice prioritizes longer appointments, comprehensive evaluations, personalized treatment planning, and meaningful physician-patient relationships. The psychiatrist will provide outpatient psychiatric care for adult women experiencing conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma-related disorders, and mental health concerns related to pregnancy, postpartum recovery, infertility, motherhood, perimenopause, menopause, relationships, and major life transitions. The practice combines evidence-based psychiatric treatment with integrative and lifestyle-informed approaches while recognizing the connection between mental health, physical health, hormones, trauma, and life experiences. Position Highlights: Permanent part-time position Approximately 24 hours per week Competitive compensation of Salary annually Flexible hybrid or fully office-based schedule Potential opportunity to transition into a full-time role Maximum of 13 patients per day 90-minute initial psychiatric evaluations 30-minute follow-up appointments Approximately 1.5 hours of protected administrative time daily No weekends No overnight call No inpatient responsibilities Paid time off Established patient population Strong administrative and clinical support Advanced EMR with AI-assisted documentation tools Job Responsibilities: Clinical Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for adult women. Diagnose and treat a broad range of outpatient psychiatric conditions. Provide thoughtful, evidence-based medication management. Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s symptoms, history, lifestyle, goals, physical health, and stage of life. Consider the impact of hormonal and reproductive changes on psychiatric symptoms. Support patients through: Pregnancy Postpartum recovery Infertility Motherhood Perimenopause Menopause Other major life transitions Incorporate traditional psychiatric treatments and integrative approaches when clinically appropriate. Coordinate care with therapists, primary care providers, gynecologists, reproductive specialists, and other healthcare professionals. Monitor treatment outcomes and adjust care plans as needed. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Participate in collaborative case discussions and treatment planning. Mentor early-career clinicians, if desired. Practice Philosophy: This practice believes effective psychiatric care requires time, trust, continuity, and a deep understanding of each patient’s unique experience. Rather than relying on brief medication checks or volume-driven care models, clinicians have the opportunity to fully understand each patient’s mental health history, medical background, lifestyle, hormonal changes, and long-term goals. The clinical approach includes: Evidence-based psychiatry Personalized medication management Trauma-informed care Lifestyle and wellness support Integrative treatment strategies Root-cause exploration Collaboration with women’s healthcare providers Genomic testing when clinically appropriate Long-term therapeutic relationships Qualifications: Qualifications: Required: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program. ABPN Board Certification in Psychiatry. Active, unrestricted New Jersey medical license. Active DEA registration. New Jersey CDS registration. Strong psychiatric evaluation, diagnostic, and medication management skills. Experience providing adult outpatient psychiatric care. Interest in women’s mental health and care across the female life cycle. Ability to incorporate both traditional and integrative treatment approaches. Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient engagement skills. Commitment to evidence-based, relationship-centered care. Preferred Experience: Candidates with experience or interest in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply: Women’s mental health Perinatal or reproductive psychiatry Pregnancy and postpartum mental health Trauma-informed psychiatric care Anxiety and mood disorders ADHD and OCD treatment Perimenopause and menopause-related mental health Integrative psychiatry Collaborative outpatient care Formal specialization in women’s or reproductive mental health is not required. The ideal candidate will have genuine interest in developing expertise in this area and supporting women through complex biological and life transitions. Why Join This Practice? This opportunity offers psychiatrists the ability to practice meaningful, high-quality care in a supportive outpatient environment. Benefits include: Specialized focus on women’s psychiatric health Longer, more meaningful patient appointments Sustainable 24-hour weekly schedule Competitive compensation Hybrid flexibility Low daily patient volume Dedicated administrative time No inpatient duties, weekends, or overnight call Significant clinical autonomy Collaborative and respectful workplace culture Opportunity to support women through every stage of life Technology designed to reduce documentation burden Potential pathway to full-time employment