Part-Time Psychiatrist - PACT Program

Cumberland County Guidance Center•Bridgeton, NJ

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About The Position

Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a dedicated, recovery-oriented Psychiatrist to work part-time, 18 hours per week, with its Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) team. The Psychiatrist is a key member of a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive, community-based treatment to adults living with serious and persistent mental illness. The PACT model delivers individualized psychiatric care, medication management, crisis intervention, and rehabilitation services in the community. The role offers the opportunity to help individuals achieve stability, recovery, and improved quality of life while collaborating with nurses, social workers, counselors, vocational specialists, and peer support staff. Cumberland County Guidance Center is a nonprofit community mental health organization that has provided behavioral health and mental health services throughout Cumberland County and Southern New Jersey for more than 60 years. The organization reports recognition as the 2026 Non-Profit of the Year by the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce. Compensation is $163,920 per year for 18 hours per week.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
Board eligible or board certified in Psychiatry.
Current New Jersey medical license or ability to obtain licensure prior to employment.
Experience treating adults with serious and persistent mental illness.
Background check required.
Clear five-year driving record/abstract and ability to be insured by the organization's carrier.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within Assertive Community Treatment (ACT/PACT), community mental health, or integrated care settings.
Experience serving individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care principles.
Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment for individuals enrolled in the PACT program.
Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications and medication-assisted treatment as appropriate.
Participate in treatment planning and review with the multidisciplinary PACT team.
Conduct psychiatric assessments, medication reviews, and follow-up appointments.
Collaborate with nurses and other team members regarding medication management and clinical interventions.
Provide consultation and clinical guidance to treatment team members.
Participate in crisis intervention and risk assessment as needed.
Complete clinical documentation in accordance with agency, state, and federal requirements.
Support recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care practices.
Assist with coordination of care with hospitals, primary care providers, specialists, families, and community partners.