Psychiatrist - Inpatient

Capital Health (US)

1d•$305,329 - $502,208•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking an Inpatient Psychiatrist to join their growing behavioral health team. This is an excellent opportunity to practice within a collaborative health system committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive care to patients throughout Central New Jersey and the surrounding region. The role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and individualized treatment plans, as well as ongoing medication management and psychiatric care for patients with a broad range of behavioral health conditions. The psychiatrist will collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team, coordinate behavioral health treatment with primary care and specialty providers, and participate in treatment planning and case consultation. Maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation is essential, as is educating patients and families about their conditions and treatment. The position supports Capital Health’s commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based behavioral healthcare.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.
Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry.
Open to Consultation Liaison duties on inpatient med/surg unit
Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted New Jersey medical license.
Eligible for appropriate prescribing credentials, including DEA registration.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and individualized treatment plans.
Provide ongoing medication management and psychiatric care for patients with a broad range of behavioral health conditions.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
Coordinate behavioral health treatment with primary care and specialty providers when appropriate.
Participate in treatment planning, case consultation, and continuity-of-care initiatives.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and ongoing behavioral health needs.
Support Capital Health’s commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based behavioral healthcare.