Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist (CL Psychiatry, Locum Tenens)
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Job Type: Locum
Company: Palm Careers
Job Description Apply Now
The Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist (CL Psychiatry, Locum Tenens) role is a critical hospital-based position providing psychiatric expertise and support to medical inpatients. This locum tenens opportunity, available in Central New Jersey, is ideal for Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrists who are experienced or confident in the consultation-liaison psychiatry subspecialty. The assignment is scheduled to begin in January 2026 and continue through July 2026, with a predictable weekday schedule and no on-call responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking work-life balance and professional growth in a collaborative care environment.
As a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist, you will serve as a vital resource for both patients and medical teams, offering timely psychiatric consultations, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment recommendations to adult medical inpatients. The hospital setting is designed for integrated, multidisciplinary collaboration, fostering a supportive atmosphere where psychiatric expertise directly guides patient care and discharge planning. The clinical scope includes managing a range of psychiatric conditions—such as delirium, mood disorders, agitation, and capacity concerns—within medically complex populations.
Providers in this role will work closely with medicine, surgery, and specialty teams, contributing to a structured consult service that values teamwork, clear communication, and evidence-based practice. Occasional supervision of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) may be required, ensuring comprehensive psychiatric care across the inpatient setting. The position is open to two psychiatrists, reflecting the commitment to maintaining manageable caseloads and high standards of care throughout the assignment period.
This locum tenens opportunity emphasizes a structured workflow, a supportive team-based atmosphere, and competitive compensation, including coverage for travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance. Psychiatrists will find the weekday-only schedule with no night or weekend call highly appealing, especially those interested in consultation-liaison psychiatry or seeking flexibility in their career path. The hospital's established consult service and commitment to collaborative medical care make this a rewarding and professionally enriching experience.
Central New Jersey offers a welcoming and convenient environment for locum tenens professionals, with easy access to major metropolitan areas and a diverse patient population. The region’s reputation for medical excellence and community engagement further enhances the appeal of this assignment. If you are a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic hospital setting, we encourage you to submit your application and join a team dedicated to integrated, patient-centered mental health care.
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist (CL Psychiatry, Locum Tenens) - Summary- Locum tenens assignment for Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrists
- Hospital-based Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry position
- Weekday schedule (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM), no on-call duties
- Assignment dates: January 2, 2026 – July 3, 2026
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary practice setting
- Provide psychiatric consultations and evaluations for adult medical inpatients
- Work directly with medicine, surgery, and specialty teams to deliver coordinated care
- Assess and manage conditions such as delirium, mood disorders, agitation, and capacity concerns
- Deliver treatment recommendations and short-term psychiatric interventions
- Participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary care coordination
- Supervise Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) when assigned
- Competitive locum tenens compensation
- Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance provided
- Structured, predictable workflow supporting work-life balance
- Board Certification or true Board Eligibility in Psychiatry required
- Experience or strong interest in consultation-liaison psychiatry preferred
- Proficiency in managing psychiatric care for medically complex patients
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary hospital environment
- Board-Certified/Eligible Psychiatrist with consultation-liaison experience
- Comfortable with complex medical-psychiatric cases
- Proactive communicator who thrives in collaborative settings
- Adaptable, reliable, and committed to high-quality patient care
- Assignment is for two psychiatrists to provide optimal coverage
- Central New Jersey setting offers access to diverse patient populations and medical resources
- Hospital has an established, supportive consult service
- Applicants encouraged to apply promptly for consideration
- Equal Opportunity Employer statement: This employer is committed to diversity and inclusion and complies fully with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
If you are ready to make a difference as a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist (CL Psychiatry, Locum Tenens), apply now by clicking the job application button to join a respected hospital team and advance your career in a dynamic, collaborative setting.