Psychiatrist - Hybrid

Wellpath • Cape May Courthouse, NJ

3d • $180 - $200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Why Wellpath Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. About this role The Psychiatrist provides a full spectrum of mental health care to inmates, including evaluation, treatment, and medication management. They coordinate care with onsite medical staff and ensure compliance with documentation and clinical protocols. The role includes overseeing psychiatric nurses, supporting transfers, and assisting with civil commitments when necessary. Psychiatrists also participate in medical review committees and deliver consultations to facility staff. Services must be provided in alignment with correctional regulations and professional standards. Additional Details On-site obligations: While a hybrid model can be discussed, it is mandatory that onsite one day a week. Hours: The hours currently allowed are between 1330 and 1630 Total = 6 hours per week – This will be split over 2 days Ex: Monday 3 hour and Thursday 3 hours Ex: Monday 4 hours and Thursday 2 hours On-Call Frequency: As needed to clarify medications/treatment plan - can be discussed more in depth with the facility leadership during interview. Requesting applicants with an addiction specialty as well as psych counseling in the community. Any corrections experience would be preferred. EMR: ERMA On-site LCSW as the MHP to work closely with Psych NP on medication management. No Narcotics or controlled substances are ordered/administered Compensation range is $180 - $200 / hour based on years of experience.

Requirements

• Doctorate in psychiatry
• Training and experience providing psychiatric services to an adult population
• Physician who is licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment
• Board-certified or board-eligible in psychiatry
• CPR Certified

Nice To Haves

• Requesting applicants with an addiction specialty as well as psych counseling in the community.
• Any corrections experience would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and medication management for inmate patients
• Maintain medical documentation and consent forms in alignment with protocols
• Oversee and collaborate with mental health staff, including nurses and care teams
• Participate in care coordination, emergency transfers, and review committees
• Ensure compliance with facility regulations and maintain HIPAA standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees