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Part-Time Medical Director, Psychiatry

Care Plus NJ • Paramus, NJ • 1h ago

Location:PESP

Status:Part-time 30 hours

Salary Range:200K - 210K

What We Offer:

Health and Dental Coverage

Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation

403B Plan and Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Note: That's not all!We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Description:

As the Medical Director, you will provide strategic clinical oversight while maintaining 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. 24/7 on-call coverage is also required. 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

Medical Director Responsibilities:

Provide clinical leadership and oversight for psychiatric services within the program

Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, clinical best practices, and organizational policies

Serve as a key clinical resource to multidisciplinary staff, offering consultation and guidance

Support ongoing quality improvement, program development, and clinical excellence initiatives

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

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