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

Job description

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
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Acute and Intermediate
• Census: 25-30