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Estimated Pay info$108 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Union City, New Jersey

About this job

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: New Jersey Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 16 hours Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in New Jersey!

This Job at a Glance

  • Job Reference Id:  ORD-213334-MD-NJ
  • Title:  MD
  • Dates Needed:  ASAP - Ongoing
  • Shift Type:  Day Shift
  • Assignment Type:  Outpatient
  • Call Required:  No
  • Board Certification Required:  Yes
  • Job Duration:  Locums
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
  • Government:  No
  • 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

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

  • Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
  • Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
  • Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
  • Digital hub for assignment details


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About LocumTenens.com

The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. That’s what we do. Every day. We’re LocumTenens.com. We connect clients and clinicians to take care of patients. How do we do it? By doing it better than everyone else. Whether you’re looking for a locum tenens job or locum tenens coverage, our experienced agents have the specialized knowledge, know-how, and personal relationships to take care of you and your search.  

LocumTenens.com provides comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor.

 

We cover your malpractice insurance (A++) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing and travel.

 

Our LocumTenens.com agents have the specialized knowledge and personal connections to provide the best locum tenens experience and negotiate top pay on your behalf.

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Posting ID: 1260762891 Posted: 2026-08-04 Job Title: Physician Psychiatry General