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Mercer Behavioral Health
Ewing Township, New Jersey

Psychiatrist PHP

PsychiatryContract

Listed compensation

$200-$250/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Benefits/Perks
  • Careers Advancement Opportunities
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a professional and caring Psychiatrist to join our team! In this role, you will conduct psychological exams and testing, diagnose and treat psychological disorders, and assist patients in addressing dysfunctional behaviors. If you are an experienced Psychiatrist passionate about providing high-quality care, we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care, crisis management, and medical documentation. This role involves working in a clinical setting, providing comprehensive mental health services to patients, including assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans. The Psychiatrist will also have the opportunity to engage in telehealth services, ensuring accessible care for all patients.

Responsibilities

  • Identify psychological, emotional, and behavioral concerns and provide diagnoses
  • Create individualized treatment plans for each client
  • Prescribe psychotherapeutic medication and adjust prescription according to patient’s response

Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of patient information and treatment plan, including all medication information

Consult with primary care physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive care is provided

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest professional developments and research
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients, including those in geriatrics.
  • Offer telehealth consultations as needed to expand access to mental health services.

Qualifications

  • Current medical license and certification from the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS)
  • Deep knowledge of various psychotherapeutic methods
  • Ability to explain complex medical concepts in an easy-to-understand manner

Excellent Observational and Assessment Skills

  • Medical degree (MD or DO) with specialization in Psychiatry.
  • Valid medical license to practice psychiatry in the relevant state.
  • Strong understanding of medical terminology and psychiatric disorders.
  • Experience in crisis management and patient assessment is essential.
  • Familiarity with geriatric psychiatry is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Proficiency in telehealth platforms and technologies is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Job Type: Contract

Ability to Commute

Ewing, NJ 08618 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Flexible work from home options available.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatment Planning

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 74% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$468k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $430k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist PHP at Mercer Behavioral Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,316 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
72%
CME allowance
38%
Visa sponsorship
10%
Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.4
Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,886 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Ewing

Typical market rent
$2,186/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.2
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
Telehealth options