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Posted: 07-Sep-25
Location: Hackettstown, New Jersey
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Atlantic Health System, one of New Jersey's largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our Regional behavioral health team at Hackettstown Medical Center. This robust team for Newton and Hackettstown Medical Centers, is comprised of 5 full-time psychiatrists, 7 APNs the candidate will have the support of the regional medical director.
The candidate will provide clinical leadership and patient care for children and adolescents with psychiatric needs in a newly developed Intensive Outpatient Program, and Outpatient Service
The ideal candidate will serve as a role model for clinical excellence and participate in weekly treatment team meetings for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Additionally, the candidate will provide clinical mentorship to Advanced Practice Nurses within the Hackettstown Behavioral Health Department and collaborate with key quality and safety leaders to ensure high-quality psychiatric care. Responsible for assessing patients, diagnosing or ruling out mental disorders, prescribing treatments, and conducting regular follow-up appointments to monitor the patient's progress. Researching new developments in psychiatry and mental health.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Assessing patients through interviews, observations, tests, and medical history reviews.
2. Diagnosing patients accurately.
3. Developing comprehensive treatment plans and prescribing medication as needed.
4. Consulting with other medical professionals and psychologists.
5. Regularly following up with the patient to check progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed.
6. Thoroughly documenting each patient's diagnosis, symptoms, medication, treatment effectiveness, etc.
7. Providing patients with emotional support and strategies to help manage their disorder.
8. Researching new developments in psychiatry and mental health.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Salary Range: $300,000-$350,000 base salary only; excludes any quality and/or productivity incentives
Required:
1. Doctor of Medicine.
2. 4 years of psychiatric residency.
3. Superior listening ability and emotional intelligence.
Preferred:
1. Board of Psychiatry certification and state license.
2. Expert diagnostic skills.
Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.
Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health System's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health System, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.
In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.
Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
At Atlantic Behavioral Health, we know behavioral health plays a significant role in the healing process - not just for patients dealing with mental health disorders or substance abuse, but also for those recovering from injuries, surgeries, diseases, and other conditions. We help them cope with the stress and emotional challenges caused by such physical ailments. Our behavioral health team features highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed clinicians. We provide a variety of mental health services on an inpatient and outpatient basis, including intensive outpatient programs. 
