Addiction Psychiatrist full time job in South Amboy, NJ $400 + benefits (ID-BB)
Updated 9/09/26
$300,000
– $400,000
yearly
08879, South Amboy, New Jersey, United States
Physician
Psychiatry-Addiction
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
3 years
Job description
Job description
Client is seeking an experienced Addiction Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric and addiction-focused care at our South Amboy and/or Union, New Jersey locations.
This role is ideal for a psychiatrist with experience treating substance use disorders, addiction, and complex co-occurring psychiatric conditions. Candidates do not need to be board certified in Addiction Medicine; however, demonstrated clinical experience with addiction populations, medication management, and MAT is strongly preferred.
Clinical Responsibilities:
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide medication management for adult patients.
Treat individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Provide addiction-focused psychiatric care, including MAT support when clinically appropriate.
Manage complex psychiatric and dual-diagnosis populations.
Collaborate with therapists, nurses, case managers, APPs, and other clinical team members.
Participate in treatment planning and continuity-of-care initiatives.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Provide evidence-based, patient-centered psychiatric care within an addiction-focused behavioral health setting.
Provide supervision or clinical collaboration with NPs/PAs, if applicable to the site structure.
This role is ideal for a psychiatrist with experience treating substance use disorders, addiction, and complex co-occurring psychiatric conditions. Candidates do not need to be board certified in Addiction Medicine; however, demonstrated clinical experience with addiction populations, medication management, and MAT is strongly preferred.
Clinical Responsibilities:
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide medication management for adult patients.
Treat individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Provide addiction-focused psychiatric care, including MAT support when clinically appropriate.
Manage complex psychiatric and dual-diagnosis populations.
Collaborate with therapists, nurses, case managers, APPs, and other clinical team members.
Participate in treatment planning and continuity-of-care initiatives.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Provide evidence-based, patient-centered psychiatric care within an addiction-focused behavioral health setting.
Provide supervision or clinical collaboration with NPs/PAs, if applicable to the site structure.
Job Responsibilities
MD or DO degree.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
Active New Jersey medical license strongly preferred.
Active DEA registration required.
Addiction Psychiatry certification is a plus, but not required.
Experience treating addiction and substance use populations, including backgrounds in:
Addiction treatment programs
Detox settings
Residential treatment
PHP/IOP programs
Outpatient addiction care
Corrections
Community behavioral health
Dual-diagnosis treatment environments
Comfortable treating patients with both psychiatric and substance use disorders.
Experience with MAT, including Suboxone/Buprenorphine management, preferred.
Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively.
Flexible and open to part-time or full-time scheduling options.
Qualifications
The position can be customized based on physician availability and organizational needs.
Potential structures include:
South Amboy only: Part-time schedule
Union only: Part-time schedule
South Amboy and Union: Full-time split coverage
Split days between locations for physicians covering both sites
Specific days and hours will be determined based on candidate availability and site requirements.
Compensation & Benefits:
Full-time compensation range: $350,000–$400,000 annually.
Part-time compensation prorated based on schedule and coverage needs.
Compensation may vary based on experience, availability, location coverage, and clinical responsibilities.
This flexible opportunity can be structured to meet the needs of the physician and the organization, including:
Part-time coverage at the South Amboy location
Part-time coverage at the Union location
Full-time coverage split between both locations
Why Join Client?
Competitive physician compensation package.
Flexible scheduling options designed around physician preferences.
Opportunity to provide meaningful care to addiction and behavioral health populations.
Ability to work at one location or support both South Amboy and Union sites.
Collaborative clinical environment with multidisciplinary support.
Opportunity to make a significant impact in expanding psychiatric and addiction treatment access.
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