Psychiatrist jobs in Paterson, NJ

Psychiatrist evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with mental illnesses through a combination of personal counseling (psychotherapy), psychoanalysis, hospitalization, and/or medication. Performs initial psychiatric assessments, develops individualized care plans, and implements treatment for the patient. Being a Psychiatrist prescribes psychopharmacological medications as needed. Monitors and records client progress, and amends treatment plan according to patient response. Additionally, Psychiatrist requires a MD degree. Must have completed a psychiatry residency. Typically reports to a medical director. Typically requires board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). Requires a state license to practice. Psychiatrist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Psychiatrist
  • CFG Health Network
  • Denville, NJ OTHER
  • Overview

    Diagnoses and treats patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Organizes data concerning patient’s family, medical history, and onset of symptoms obtained from patient, relatives, and other sources, such as nurse and social worker. Examines patient to determine general physical condition, following standard medical procedures. Orders laboratory and other special diagnostic tests and evaluates data obtained. Determines nature and extent of mental disorder, and formulates treatment program. Treats or directs treatment of patient, utilizing variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications.

    Responsibilities

    • Provision of full range of psychiatric services to assigned patients. Services provided include direct care of patients in the clinical setting including: assessment, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of patients. Psychiatrist will prescribe medication to patients as deemed necessary and will provide medication management services.  All services to be documented in the patient’s electronic medical record.
    • Analyze and evaluate patient data and test findings to diagnose nature and extent   of mental disorder.
    • Prescribe, direct, and administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
    • Collaborate with other clinicians to discuss treatment plans and progress.
    • Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social and medical history obtained from patients, relatives, and other professionals.
    • Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patient to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorder.
    • Subject to on-call responsibilities as assigned.
    • Complies with employee standards of Center for Family Guidance, PC.  Compliance includes, but is not limited to, the maintenance of a working environment and personal conduct consistent with professional responsibilities, the development of harmonious working relationships and timely notification of supervisory personnel absences form institution.
    • All other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • Must be licensed as a psychiatrist in the state of New Jersey, designated Forensic Evaluator preferred. 
    • Experience in providing services in inpatient/outpatient environment. 
    • Experience in providing services in a correctional environment preferred. 
    • Must possess good interpersonal communication and leadership skills. 
    • Must be able to interact with institutional staff, medical staff and the agencies of the court. 
    • Must complete a satisfactory background investigation.

     

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

     

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

     

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    Company Profile

    CFG is a comprehensive healthcare provider that is dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals and families by providing innovative medical and mental health services. Our Health Network includes Center for Family Guidance, CFG Health Systems and CFG Residentials.

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Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
  • CFG Health Network
  • Boonton, NJ OTHER
  • Overview Center for Family Guidance, PC has a part-time, twenty (20) hours per week, opportunity for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Boonton, New Jersey. This is a chance to work with one of th...
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Psychiatrist
  • Easterseals NJ
  • Plainfield, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description Psychiatrist (Union County) Are you committed to ensuring the highest level of psychiatr...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychiatrist
  • Mount Sinai Health System
  • Jamaica, NY
  • Job Description Job Description H+H/Queens Hospital Center is currently seeking full time Psychiatrists for Addiction/Ad...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PSYCHIATRIST
  • City of New York
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Customized Assistance Services (CAS) helps Human Resources Administration (HRA) clients with health and/...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychiatrist
  • Mount Sinai Health System
  • Jamaica, NY
  • Job Description Job Description The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai affiliated with Queens Hospital Center, serv...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychiatrist
  • Dr. Jeffrey Ditzell Psychiatry
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Jeffery Ditzell Psychiatry is a person centered, compassionate and driven oriented priva...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychiatrist
  • TMR Talk Therapy & Consulting Services
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description Job Overview TMR Mental Health Care PC is seeking a MD who supports holistic approaches ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychiatrist
  • TMR Mental Healthcare PC
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description Evaluating and diagnosing patients. Prescribing medications. Conducting other forms of t...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychiatrist
  • Kennedy Psychiatric
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Kennedy Psychiatric are seeking psychiatrists to join our growing team. We pride ourselv...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Paterson is the largest city in and the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population was 146,199, making it New Jersey's third-most-populous city. Paterson has the second-highest density of any U.S. city with over 100,000 people, behind only New York City. For 2017, the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 148,678, an increase of 1.7% from the 2010 enumeration, making the city the 174th-most-populous in the nation. Paterson is known as the "Silk City" for its dominant role in silk production dur...
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Income Estimation for Psychiatrist jobs
$267,467 to $335,653
Paterson, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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