Psychiatrist - F/T - On-Site

About MindCare Solutions
MindCare Solutions is a premier provider of behavioral health services, supporting hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, long-term care centers, correctional settings and various other clinical settings.

We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver top-tier, end-to-end behavioral health solutions, integrating evidence-based care pathways, advanced technology, and exceptional providers. Our organization is committed to enhancing mental health care accessibility and efficacy through innovative solutions and strong partnerships, ensuring that high-quality, patient-centered care is delivered to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Psychiatrist

MindCare Solutions, a clinician-owned and operated leader in comprehensive mental health services, is seeking a psychiatrist to provide psychiatric consults, follow-up care, and medication management within the facility. This position will focus on direct clinical care, supporting the overall mental health program by collaborating with the treatment team and ensuring high-quality psychiatric services for inmates/residents.

Compensation: dependent upon contract type/experience

Location: Kearny, NJ (on-site)

Schedule: 40 hours per week, dayshift

Position Summary:

• Provide direct psychiatric care to assigned inmates/residents.
• Perform psychiatric evaluations: admission, assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and discharge.
• Manage psychotropic medication prescribing, monitoring, and adjustments.
• Participate in civil commitment, legal, or due process proceedings when applicable.
• Contribute to quality improvement / quality management (QI/QM) programs.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, departmental policies, state licensing, and maintaining required registrations.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified or Eligible (within 1 year of residency completion) in Psychiatry
• Psychiatrist - Corrections is required to have an active and unrestricted license in the state of NJ
• Maintains an active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Have excellent skills in diagnostic assessment and counseling
• This position requires sound clinical judgment, professionalism, and independence
• Valid Driver's License is required
• Psychiatrist with active NJ DEA required