About this role
Psychiatrist – PACT Program (Per Diem / Backup Coverage) Location: various NJ counties 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 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 • Remote position • 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