Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist Locum Opportunity (New Jersey)
A well-established hospital in Central New Jersey is seeking Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrists to provide Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry coverage beginning January 2026. This is a weekday-only assignment with no call, offering a predictable schedule and a highly collaborative medical environment.
Position Summary:
A well-established hospital in Central NJ is seeking two experienced Psychiatrists for a dedicated Consultation-Liaison role. Providers will focus on psychiatric consults for medical inpatients across the hospital. Collaborative work with medical teams will be key, providing psychiatric evaluation, recommendations, and short-term interventions.
Assignment Details:
- Start Date: January 2, 2026
- End Date: July 3, 2026
- Schedule: MondayFriday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Call: None
- Coverage Needed: 2 Psychiatrists
- Setting: Hospital-based Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Clinical Scope:
- Provide psychiatric consultations to adult medical inpatients
- Work closely with medicine, surgery, and specialty teams
- Evaluate and manage conditions such as delirium, mood disorders, agitation, and capacity concerns
- Offer treatment recommendations and short-term psychiatric interventions
- Participate in collaborative discharge and care planning
- Occasional supervision of APPs when assigned
Ideal Candidate:
- Board Certified or truly Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Experience or strong comfort in consultation-liaison psychiatry
- Confident managing psychiatric needs in medically complex patients
- Strong communicator who works well in interdisciplinary teams
Why This Opportunity:
- Weekday-only schedule with no nights or call
- Structured consult service with predictable workflow
- Supportive, team-based medical environment
- Competitive locum compensation with travel, lodging, and malpractice covered
For immediate consideration, apply now with your most updated CV!