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We are seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrists to provide inpatient psychiatric care to adult patients in a modern, Joint Commission–accredited public psychiatric hospital. This is a full-time, on-site, Monday–Friday position with optional paid on-call opportunities. It is 180-bed intermediate psychiatric hospital serving adults ages 18–64 and is the receiving hospital for all short-term psychiatric facilities in Essex County. Our mission is to provide evidence-based, recovery-oriented care and to support patients’ successful transition back into the community. Position overview: State-of-the-art facility opened in 2007 Joint Commission–accredited No emergency department or walk-in psychiatric screening Structured discharge planning and multidisciplinary treatment teams Strong integration with county mental health resources (PAC, NAMI, Mental Health Advisory Board) Schedule & Workload: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Assigned inpatient caseload of 28–32 patients, depending on unit Optional on-call coverage available at $100/hour Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult inpatients Perform psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments Manage psychopharmacologic treatment Provide individual psychotherapy and crisis intervention Develop and oversee treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams Document all clinical services in the electronic medical record Communicate effectively with nursing staff, social work, psychology, and hospital leadership Requirements: Active New Jersey License or willing to Apply Board Certified or Board Eligible Eligible for hospital credentialing and county security clearance Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills