Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist needed for New Jersey

Job Title: Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Location: New Jersey
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Call: 1:3 rotation + 1 weekend per month

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our Regional Behavioral Health team. This position will work alongside a collaborative team of 5 full-time psychiatrists and 7 advanced practice nurses (APNs) with the support of a Regional Medical Director.

The role includes providing clinical leadership and direct patient care for children and adolescents in a newly developed Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Outpatient Services. The ideal candidate will also serve as a mentor to APNs and contribute to ongoing program development, safety initiatives, and quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations using interviews, observations, and medical history reviews

• Diagnose and treat mental health conditions in children and adolescents

• Create and manage individualized treatment plans, including psychotherapy and medications

• Monitor patient progress with regular follow-up appointments and adjust plans as needed

• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary treatment team meetings

• Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare providers

• Provide clinical mentorship to Advanced Practice Nurses

• Maintain thorough documentation of diagnoses, treatment, and outcomes

• Stay informed of current developments in psychiatry and mental health

• Contribute to quality and safety improvement initiatives

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Completion of 4-year psychiatry residency

• Board Certification in Psychiatry

• Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or equivalent experience

• Current DEA license

• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence