Physician / Psychiatry / New Jersey / Locums to Perm / Clinical Psychiatrist Job
Company: Annashae Consulting & Staffing
Location: Morris Plains
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Studies, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats diseases/disorders of
themind in accord with the standard of care, Patients Bill of
Rights,TJC standards, and legal/judicial mandates. Takes the lead
in formulation of treatment plan including dischargeplan and its
implementation with other members of the treatmentteam in accord
with Patients Bill of Rights and the standard of care. Complies
with judicial mandates in accord with NJ Statutes reflectingthe
Patients Bill of Rights such as review of records of patients
forprescribing of psychotropic medication, freedom from
unnecessaryphysical restraint and isolation, emergency
administration of medication, administration of medication over
objection, and so forth. Organizes data concerning patients
families, personal medical andpsychiatric history, onset of
symptoms, source of referral, emotionalreactions and behavior, and
intellectual functions. Is responsible for ensuring that
psychiatric treatment is in compliancewith TJC standards and other
accreditation bodies standards and legalor judicial mandates.
Reviews diagnostic and psychological testing to confirm physical
andpsychiatric diagnoses as indicated including follow- up of
results. Examines patients to determine general physical condition.
Reviews orders on psychotropic medication according to
acceptablemedical standards and in accord with the statutes as
reflected in thePatients Bill of Rights and legal/judicial
mandates. Recommends and orders laboratory and other special
diagnostictests and evaluates material obtained. Determines
condition and extent of mental disorders and formulatesa treatment
plan and follow-up studies. Treats patients utilizing somatic,
group, or milieu therapy, and otherpsychotherapeutic methods and
medications. Serves as active medical staff member of the
institution, eligible toserve as Officer of the organization, and
is required to attend regularmedical meetings to discuss issues
pertinent to medical/psychiatriccare of patients. Participates in
continuing medical education activities to maintainknowledge/skills
required for professional competency to providethe best quality of
care to patients. Directs activities of medical and other personnel
engaged inrendering psychiatric treatment to patients. Writes up
and presents at staff conferences data on patients fordiagnoses,
treatments, and disposition. Provides appropriate and timely
reports and testifies in civilcommitment hearings. Evaluates and
provides appropriate and timely reports and testifiesin judicial
reviews of insanity acquittees. Evaluates and provides appropriate
and timely reports and testifiesin judicial reviews related to
patients fitness to proceed to trial. Evaluates and provides
appropriate and timely reports and testifiesin judicial reviews
related to patients need for guardianship. Evaluates and provides
appropriate and timely reports and testifiesin judicial reviews
related to sexually violent predator status (Appliesto
Psychiatrists employed at the Special Treatment Unit). Makes
required rounds and inspections. Maintains complete/adequate case
records and renders periodicand incidental reports. Will fulfill
requirements of the United States Food and DrugAdministration (FDA)
Risk Evaluation and Management Strategiesas directed by the DBHS
Medical Director. Will comply with all Medicare/ Medicaid
enrollment applicationsfor reassignment of benefits. Will be
required to learn how to utilize various types of electronicand/or
manual recording and information systems used by theagency, office,
or related units.
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