Psychiatrist

Valley Medical Group, part of the Valley Health System in Paramus, New Jersey, is seeking a full-time Psychiatrist to join our growing Behavioral Health program within the Medical Specialties Service Line. The role is primarily outpatient-focused with opportunities to participate in consult-liaison work in the Valley Hospital.

The Psychiatrist will provide high-quality mental health care to patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of psychiatric disorders. Responsibilities include conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, monitoring patient progress and adjusting medications or therapies over time. The physician will collaborate with psychotherapists, primary care physicians, specialists, social workers and care coordinators to provide multidisciplinary psychiatric care to patients with comorbid medical and psychiatric conditions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in Graduate Medical Education (GME) activities
• Engage in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Contribute to community outreach and mental health education programs

Program Overview

Our Behavioral Health program currently includes a multidisciplinary team of Psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and support staff. The role is a full-time clinical position with predominantly outpatient responsibilities with a portion of time devoted to hospital-based consult-liaison services.

Compensation and Benefits

• Minimum base salary of $269,500
• Competitive compensation models include generous wRVU productivity incentive with the opportunity to grow, uncapped
• Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, 401k, 457b
• Paid holidays, PTO
• CME allowance and time
• Malpractice coverage
• Relocation allowance
• Non-Profit Health System, eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• An MD or DO
• Board eligible or certification in Psychiatry

Existing or Eligibility for New Jersey Medical License, DEA and CDS required

Job Location

Ridgewood 1200 E Ridgewood Ave

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.