Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist
About the role
As a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist, you will deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evidence-based treatment recommendations for patients across the medical and surgical units of Jersey Shore University Medical Center. In this dynamic role, you will also evaluate patients presenting through our emergency psychiatric services. Operating at the intersection of medicine and psychiatry, you will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal, holistic care for patients with co-occurring medical and behavioral health conditions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric consultations for patients on medical and surgical units.
- Evaluate patients who enter the emergency department for psychiatric services.
- Evaluate and diagnose a wide range of psychiatric disorders in the context of medical illness.
- Develop and implement treatment plans, including medication management, psychotherapy recommendations, and crisis intervention.
- Provide education and support to patients, families, and medical staff regarding psychiatric illness and treatment.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to the development of integrated care pathways.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry.
- Valid New Jersey medical license.
- Experience in consultation-liaison psychiatry preferred.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
Pay
The minimum base salary for this is $259,707 . The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to Specialization Area of specialization and sub-specialization.Labor Market Data Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.Experience Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.Leadership Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader