Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Clinic in NJ

Job description

About the facility

This county jail provides specialized psychiatric services for adult inmates requiring mental health treatment in a secure correctional environment. The facility maintains behavioral health programs with dedicated resources for psychiatric evaluation and medication management. Clinical services are delivered on-site within an established forensic care framework designed to support effective treatment for inmates presenting with various mental health conditions.

About the facility location

New Jersey offers a range of outdoor and cultural activities suited to diverse interests. The state features regional attractions, outdoor recreation options, and year-round activities. Dining, accommodations, and additional regional amenities provide clinicians on assignment with accessible resources throughout the area.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatrist will provide specialized outpatient forensic psychiatric care for adult male and female inmates in a correctional setting, seeing 10-15 patients per day in a dedicated mental health office. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing psychotropic medications for forensic patients requiring outpatient mental health treatment. The clinician will work part-time day shifts totaling 16 hours per week on-site, with no call requirements associated with this assignment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 10-15 PPD
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Shift hours: Part time (16 hours)
• Cases treated: Adult Forensic Psychiatry
• Average length of stay: Not applicable
• Census: Not applicable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable
• Initial evaluation time: Variable