Per Diem
Location: Bergen / Essex
Hourly: $150 per hour

What We Offer:

• Employee Discount and Rewards Program
• Supplemental Insurance
• Travel Reimbursement
  

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Description:
You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive initial and follow-up psychiatric evaluations resulting in a thorough assessment and diagnosis using DSM-5 criteria. Additionally, you will develop comprehensive interdisciplinary and multimodality treatment plans that include prescribing medications according to FDA guidelines, assist with linkage to a psychotherapist and case manager, if needed, provide psychoeducation to the client, and other general health maintenance needs.

What You Will Do:

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of assigned clients, exhibits knowledge of age specific criteria, ensuring that the full range of medical and behavioral considerations are included in determining the diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
• Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests as indicated by client presentation and medications prescribed
• Function within an interdisciplinary team in the assessment/evaluation of clients, and articulates verbally and in written documentation the integration of client history and assessment information
• Work with school personnel to coordinate information, as needed
• Formulate psychosocial treatment plans, with relevant goals, behaviorally-measurable objectives that serve as an index for evaluating treatment progress, and realistic time frames for achievement
• Document assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summaries in the clinical record, with all entries authenticated and time/dated
• Plan for, communicate, and document discharge/aftercare/transfer plans for clients completing treatment and/or accessing other services in the continuum
• Prescribe medications as indicated by signs, symptoms and diagnosis. Obtain informed consent for the same. Patient and family education is provided regarding medications.

What We Need to See:

• Must possess a medical degree from an accredited college or university
• Must have completed a residency in psychiatry
• Current and valid New Jersey medical license
• Must be Board-eligible or Board-certified in both adult/general psychiatry and child/adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. If board-eligible must obtain both board certifications within three (3) years of hire date
• Current and valid New Jersey State Controlled Substance Administration (CDS) Certification
• Current and valid Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate
• Current and valid CPR/AED (BLS) Certification
• Current and valid driver's license required and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance

About Care Plus New Jersey:
CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.