Per Diem Psychiatrist

This Per Diem Psychiatrist position at St. Joseph's Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Psychiatry position at St. Joseph's Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in New Jersey.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatry, Clinical care, Behavioral health, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Medical documentation, Academic medicine. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Provide psychiatric care and clinical services within an academic tertiary care medical center. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex and routine behavioral health cases.

Benefits package: 403b retirement plan, Health & Wellness, PTO, Paid holidays, Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, LTD, Life Insurance Options. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.