What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Prescriber position at Care Plus NJ, Inc.?
Location: PESP
Status: Per Diem
Salary Range: $150-$180
What We Offer:
- Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
Job Description
As a per-diem Psychiatrist with the Screening Center, you will provide an active role in patient care and join a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on timely assessments, appropriate dispositions, and patient-centered outcomes.
Flexible scheduling is available within a 24/7 program model, with coverage delivered through a combination of telepsychiatry and in-person evaluations. Scheduling is tailored to align physician availability and programmatic needs and will be discussed during the interview process.
What You Will Do:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to determine if individuals meet New Jersey commitment standards, ensuring timely, accurate, and defensible documentation
- Provide focused, short-term medication management in emergency and crisis settings for both adult and pediatric populations
- Complete Screening Certificates when clinically and legally indicated, in accordance with New Jersey Statutes Annotated 30:4-27.5
- Champion care in the least restrictive environment, developing and documenting alternatives to hospitalization whenever appropriate
- Collaborate closely with certified screeners, crisis clinicians, emergency department teams, and receiving facilities to ensure seamless care transitions
- Engage with families and support systems to provide education, guidance, and continuity of care
- Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews, clinical discussions, and quality initiatives
- Maintain precise, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
- Deliver care via telepsychiatry when clinically appropriate
What We Need to See:
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (Board Certification required for Medical Director)
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in emergency psychiatry, consultation-liaison, or inpatient settings preferred
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience required for Medical Director role
- Familiarity with New Jersey Screening Law is highly desirable
- Commitment to clinical excellence, collaboration, and high-quality patient care
About Care Plus New Jersey:
CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.
Salary : $150 - $180