Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist (CL Psychiatry, ABPN)
Location: Highland Park, NJ
Job Type: Locum
Company: Palm Careers
Category: Healthcare
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Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist (CL Psychiatry, ABPN) – Full-Time Locum Opportunity
Are you a Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN) seeking a clinically engaging and rewarding locum opportunity in a hospital-based environment? This Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist position offers the chance to practice in a respected academic medical center, focused on providing exceptional inpatient psychiatry care. This full-time locum role is designed for experienced psychiatrists who thrive in dynamic, team-centered settings, and desire flexibility, professional fulfillment, and meaningful patient interactions without the burden of overnight shifts or on-call duties.
In this Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist role, you will join a collaborative consult service within a Level 1 Trauma Center, interacting daily with medically complex patients. The position is ideal for psychiatrists who are passionate about delivering expert psychiatric evaluations and recommendations in coordination with multidisciplinary clinical teams. Supported by clerical staff and partnering with another psychiatrist, you will ensure high-quality, responsive care for every patient encounter.
The inpatient environment is structured to support a manageable patient load, emphasizing quality over quantity. With access to a unified Epic EMR system, you will have the tools necessary for efficient documentation and care coordination. This locum assignment is available from August through December, offering a defined period to make a meaningful impact while maintaining control over your professional commitments.
Applicants must be Board Certified in Psychiatry (ABPN) and possess an active medical license in New Jersey. Experience in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry or hospital-based consult services is highly valued. Early applications are encouraged, as credentialing can take 60-75 days and timely completion is essential for assignment start.
Embrace this opportunity to practice in a supportive academic setting, where your expertise will be valued, your schedule protected from after-hours disruptions, and your work-life balance respected. If you are ready to advance your career as a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist on a locum basis, apply today by clicking the application button below to begin the fast-track interview process.
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist (CL Psychiatry, ABPN) - Summary- Full-time locum position for a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist (ABPN Board Certified).
- Hospital-based inpatient consult service within an academic medical center.
- Assignment period: August through December.
- No on-call, overnight, or weekend shifts required.
- Work in a collaborative, team-based environment with comprehensive support.
- Provide psychiatric consultation and liaison services to medically complex inpatients.
- Conduct an average of approximately 4 new consultations and 6 follow-up visits per day.
- Collaborate closely with another psychiatrist and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Utilize the Epic EMR system for all clinical documentation.
- Participate in care planning with medical teams and contribute to overall patient management.
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care in accordance with established clinical protocols.
- Competitive locum compensation aligned with hospital standards for Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry roles.
- Defined assignment duration for predictable scheduling and work-life balance.
- Work in a prestigious academic medical center with a supportive environment.
- Clerical and administrative support provided to enhance focus on clinical care.
- Board Certified in Psychiatry (ABPN required).
- Active New Jersey medical license in good standing.
- Availability for the complete assignment duration (August through December).
- Experience in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry or hospital-based consult services preferred.
- Ability to complete credentialing within 60-75 days of offer acceptance.
- Demonstrates clinical expertise in psychiatric evaluation and consultation for medically complex inpatients.
- Values collaborative, team-based care and excels in academic hospital environments.
- Seeks a locum opportunity without on-call or after-hours commitments.
- Efficient, organized, and comfortable using Epic EMR.
- Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills for multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Assignment is time-sensitive due to credentialing requirements; early applications are encouraged.
- The hospital is located in a region known for its vibrant community and access to professional development opportunities.
- Positions are limited; qualified applicants are encouraged to apply promptly to secure consideration.
Take the next step in your psychiatric career by applying now for the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist (CL Psychiatry, ABPN) locum opportunity. Click the application button to submit your details and join a leading academic team where your expertise will be highly valued and your professional satisfaction prioritized.