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Clinical Psychiatrist
New Jersey Department of Health
Psychiatric Hospitals

Division of Behavioral Health, NJ Department of Health

The New Jersey Department of Health is seeking talented psychiatrists for its psychiatric hospital system. Founded in 1848, NJ’s psychiatric hospital system has a long history of cutting-edge medical care meeting the needs of the most at risk NJ residents. The health system consists of four hospitals located in northern NJ in the suburbs of New York City, in Central NJ along the picturesque Delaware River and in southern NJ in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Our southern NJ campus is convenient to the beaches of the NJ shore.

This position is for a full-time position in adult psychiatry. The successful candidate should demonstrate experience with inpatient care, an interest in interprofessional care and teaching medical students and residents.

Responsibilities include managing an inpatient unit, teaching responsibilities and leading innovation with their treatment team.


The Department of Heath focuses on patient centered care. The hospitals provide a supportive environment with a focus on professional growth and work life balance.
There are academic and research opportunities as a part of the Department of Health’s partnerships with NJ’s world class academic institutions.

Applicants must have an MD or DO degree, be able to obtain or currently have a valid NJ Medical license, CDS and DEA and be AOBNP/ABPN Board Eligible/Board Certified.
Salary is competitive and is accompanied by a generous comprehensive State of New Jersey benefits package.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US.
Clinical Psychiatrist Salary: $300,664.87 annually

Please email all resumes and inquiries to the attention of Dr. Michael Colston, at the DOH HR Liaison's email address: Rolanda.Wright@doh.nj.gov

The NJ Department of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer