Psychiatrist #BD-713-01 - AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing

• Ref#: BD-713-01
• Speciality: Psychiatry
• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Woodbury, NJ
• Facility Type: LTC facility
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Period: Oct 10, 2024 - Feb 28, 2025
• Coverage Type : Clinical + Call
• Shift/Call Schedule: 24-hr shifts 
  • 1 days/week (Mandatory)
  • And on-call as needed
• Patient Demographic: Geriatrics (Age: 70-101)
• No. of Visits: 4-6 per week 
• Support Staff: Yes
• Rate: $235 - $260/hr

• Active NJ license
• BC
• DEA
• Experience in long term care facilities preferred

• Provide routine and consultative psychiatric services to residents of the long term care facility, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Notify the Facility Administrator or Director of Nursing of any changes in services affecting residents, including but not limited to changes in the Psychiatrist.
• Evaluate all new admissions with psychiatric diagnoses or on psychiatric medications.
• Conduct annual evaluations for residents diagnosed with psychiatric conditions, Alzheimer's, or dementia.
• Coordinate with the administration to arrange coverage during vacations as needed.
• Provide grief counseling for residents and staff on an as-needed basis.
• Schedule services at least once per month.
• Work towards achieving the lowest effective medication dosage, documenting attempts to titrate medications twice a year, along with reasons for not titrating when applicable.

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve