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Job Description
Psychiatrist - PACT Program (Per Diem / Backup Coverage)
Location:
West Orange, NJ Schedule:
Per Diem (Flexible Coverage)
Setting:
Hybrid / Community-Based (PACT Program)
Program:
Established PACT (Program of Assertive Community Treatment) Position Overview A well-established community behavioral health organization, in partnership with Center for Family Guidance, PC, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to provide per diem coverage for its PACT (Program of Assertive Community Treatment) team in West Orange, NJ. This role is designed to support the existing full-time psychiatrist and ensure continuity of care for individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI). This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to provide high-quality psychiatric care through a combination of telepsychiatry and community-based services. Why Join This Opportunity
Provide meaningful support to a high-impact community-based behavioral health program
Flexible schedule ideal for supplemental income
Ideal for psychiatrists seeking flexible, supplemental work or semi-retired clinicians looking to remain engaged in patient care
Work within a collaborative, mission-driven PACT model
Opportunity to partner with an established community behavioral health organization and Center for Family Guidance, PC Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for PACT clients as needed
Offer coverage for the primary psychiatrist (PTO, leave, scheduling gaps)
Participate in telepsychiatry and, when needed, in-field visits
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including nurses, social workers, and case managers
Support ongoing treatment planning and clinical decision-making
Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record
Participate in team meetings or case reviews as needed Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Active New Jersey medical license (or ability to obtain)
DEA license required
Experience with serious mental illness (SMI) preferred
Comfort with flexible scheduling and team-based care Compensation
Per diem rate commensurate with experience
Malpractice coverage provided
Flexible scheduling with no long-term commitment required What Makes This Role Unique
Flexible, per diem scheduling based on program needs
Hybrid model: mix of remote care and optional in-field support
Community-based care: serve patients in home and community settings
Collaborative team environment with strong clinical support
Opportunity to support continuity of care within an established PACT team
Backed by Center for Family Guidance, PC, a physician-led organization
EOE M/F/D/V
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.