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LocumTenens.com

Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Trenton, NJ

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 days ago

Location: Trenton, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Psychiatrist diagnoses and treats patients dealing with mental illness. Assesses and treats the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems. Trained and licensed as a physician, and writes prescriptions for patients. Works in clinical settings including hospitals, private practice offices and community health programs.

$222,065 / year median in New Jersey

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

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Glance Job Reference Id:

ORD-223253-MD-NJ

Title:

MD Dates Needed:

November 2026 -

Ongoing Shift Type:

Day Shift Assignment Type:

Inpatient Call Required:

No Board Certification Required:

Yes Job Duration:

Locums About the Facility This forensic state hospital provides structured inpatient psychiatric services for an adult population within a secure clinical environment. The facility maintains a multidisciplinary team, including staff psychiatrists, to support coordinated and continuous psychiatric care delivery. Locum tenens coverage is sought beginning November 2026 on an ongoing basis to meet the clinical needs of the population served. About the Facility Location The area offers a range of cultural and historical attractions, including a state museum, a planetarium, a historic state house, and an old barracks museum that stands as one of the oldest surviving buildings in the state. Arts venues and sculpture parks are accessible nearby, along with a variety of dining options. The surrounding region provides access to historic landmarks, parks, and outdoor recreation opportunities. About the Clinician's Workday Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for an adult forensic population, working day shifts totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Each clinician is assigned 25 patients who are seen weekly and more frequently as needed on general units; rounds on admission and intensive treatment units are conducted daily. Clinicians provide cross-coverage as needed, and court evaluation responsibilities may include competency to stand trial evaluations. There may be some opportunity for in-house call coverage.

Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:

25 patients, seen weekly and more frequently as needed

Support Staff:

Staff psychiatrists

Patient Population:

Adults Location Type:

On-Site Government:

No Shift Hours:

Full time (40 hours)

Cases Treated:

Adult forensic psychiatric conditions; inpatient population

Average Length of Stay:

Long term

Census:

25 patients Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details