AI summary
LocumTenens.com is hiring a locum Psychiatrist to deliver outpatient forensic psychiatric care within a county jail in New Jersey. You'll see 10–15 adult inmates per day providing evaluations and psychotropic medication management, working part-time (16 hours/week) with no call. Standout perk: concierge-style locums support with rapid credentialing tools.
Key skills
Psychiatric evaluationPsychotropic medication managementForensic psychiatryOutpatient psychiatryAdult psychiatryCorrectional mental health careDocumentation in modern clinical systemsBoard certification (negotiable)
Salary not listed — comparable US locum psychiatrist roles often pay roughly $180–$250/hr depending on location and credentialing.
You'll thrive here if you’re comfortable delivering structured psychiatric assessments and med management for adult forensic patients in a secure correctional outpatient setting on a part-time schedule.
Why apply
- No call requirements
- Part-time 16 hours per week
- Rapid credentialing with Axuall Wallet
This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD-MD-NJ
Title: MD
Dates Needed: ASAP and Ongoing
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Outpatient
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Negotiable
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This county jail provides specialized psychiatric services for adult inmates requiring mental health treatment in a secure correctional environment. The facility maintains comprehensive behavioral health programs with dedicated resources for psychiatric evaluation and medication management services. The institution operates with modern documentation systems to ensure effective treatment delivery for inmates with various mental health conditions. About the Facility Location
New Jersey offers diverse attractions including MetLife Stadium, the American Dream complex, and Liberty State Park, along with outdoor activities such as helicopter tours and wildlife watching cruises. The area features cultural destinations like Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton and the Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Ogdensburg. Visitors can access multi-day tour options to nearby destinations including Niagara Falls and Washington DC. About the Clinician's Workday
The psychiatrist will provide specialized psychiatric care for adult male and female inmates in a correctional setting, seeing 10-15 patients per day in a mental health office. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing psychotropic medications for forensic patients requiring outpatient mental health treatment. The clinician will work part-time shifts totaling 16 hours per week with no call requirements. All weekends require coverage for comprehensive forensic psychiatric care delivery.
Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 10-15 Patient Population: Adults Location Type: On-Site Government: No Shift Hours: Part time (16 hours) Cases Treated: Adult Forensic Psychiatry Average Length of Stay: Not applicable Census: Not applicable Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Determined by clinician Initial Evaluation Time: Determined by clinician
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
This county jail provides specialized psychiatric services for adult inmates requiring mental health treatment in a secure correctional environment. The facility maintains comprehensive behavioral health programs with dedicated resources for psychiatric evaluation and medication management services. The institution operates with modern documentation systems to ensure effective treatment delivery for inmates with various mental health conditions. About the Facility Location
New Jersey offers diverse attractions including MetLife Stadium, the American Dream complex, and Liberty State Park, along with outdoor activities such as helicopter tours and wildlife watching cruises. The area features cultural destinations like Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton and the Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Ogdensburg. Visitors can access multi-day tour options to nearby destinations including Niagara Falls and Washington DC. About the Clinician's Workday
The psychiatrist will provide specialized psychiatric care for adult male and female inmates in a correctional setting, seeing 10-15 patients per day in a mental health office. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing psychotropic medications for forensic patients requiring outpatient mental health treatment. The clinician will work part-time shifts totaling 16 hours per week with no call requirements. All weekends require coverage for comprehensive forensic psychiatric care delivery.
Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 10-15 Patient Population: Adults Location Type: On-Site Government: No Shift Hours: Part time (16 hours) Cases Treated: Adult Forensic Psychiatry Average Length of Stay: Not applicable Census: Not applicable Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Determined by clinician Initial Evaluation Time: Determined by clinician
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