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Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Needed for Locums Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Elizabeth, NJ

LocumTenens.com
Jackson, NJ, 08527, USA
  • Healthcare
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Day shift, no call—focused inpatient child/adolescent psychiatry locum with 13 acute beds. Provide inpatient psychiatric care for ages 6–17 at a Catholic teaching hospital in Elizabeth, NJ. Day shift, full-time (40 hrs), on-site locum from Mar 27–Oct 25. Census 25–30; manage 13 acute beds (daily notes) and intermediate beds (3 notes/week). - MD/DO with psychiatry specialization - Experience treating child & adolescent inpatient populations - Valid NJ medical license (or ability to obtain) - DEA registration or eligibility - Board certification/eligibility in psychiatry preferred
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This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD-209034-MD-NJ
  • Title: MD
  • Dates Needed: March 27th - October 25th
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Inpatient
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: Negotiable
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

The facility serves as a major center for comprehensive health services for residents of Central New Jersey. It operates as a Catholic teaching medical center featuring a specialized Behavioral Health Unit dedicated to pediatric and adolescent psychiatric care.

About the Facility Location

New Jersey offers diverse recreational opportunities along its coastline including the Atlantic City Boardwalk, Ocean City Boardwalk, and Belmar Beach. The state features educational attractions such as the Liberty Science Center and Adventure Aquarium, while Liberty State Park provides access to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.

About the Clinician‘s Workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care for patients ages 6-17 in a dedicated inpatient behavioral health unit. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing treatment plans, and managing medications for acute and intermediate psychiatric conditions. The role involves treating a census of 25-30 patients with 13 acute beds requiring daily documentation and intermediate beds requiring 3 notes per week. The position operates during day shift hours with no call requirements, allowing for focused patient care and treatment planning.


Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: 13
  • Support Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
  • Patient Population: Children
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
  • Cases Treated: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Acute and Intermediate
  • Census: 25-30

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