Part-Time Psychiatrist - PACT Program
Listed compensation
$163,920
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and recovery-oriented Psychiatrist to join our Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) team on a part-time basis. The Psychiatrist serves as a key member of a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive, community-based treatment to adults living with serious and persistent mental illness.
The PACT model delivers individualized psychiatric care, medication management, crisis intervention, and rehabilitation services in the community. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals achieve stability, recovery, and improved quality of life while collaborating closely with nurses, social workers, counselors, vocational specialists, and peer support staff.
Why Join Cumberland County Guidance Center?
For more than 60 years, Cumberland County Guidance Center has been a trusted provider of behavioral health and mental health services throughout Cumberland County and Southern New Jersey. As a nonprofit community mental health organization, our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, counselors, social workers, and support professionals helps individuals and families achieve stability, recovery, and wellness.
We are proud to be recognized as the 2026 Non-Profit of the Year by the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce, reflecting our longstanding commitment to serving the community through quality mental health care.
Part-time 18 hours per week: $163,920 per year
What You'll Do
- Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment for individuals enrolled in the PACT program.
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications and medication-assisted treatment as appropriate.
- Participate in treatment planning and review with the multidisciplinary PACT team.
- Conduct psychiatric assessments, medication reviews, and follow-up appointments.
- Collaborate with nurses and other team members regarding medication management and clinical interventions.
- Provide consultation and clinical guidance to treatment team members.
- Participate in crisis intervention and risk assessment as needed.
- Complete clinical documentation in accordance with agency, state, and federal requirements.
- Support recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care practices.
Assist with coordination of care with hospitals, primary care providers, specialists, families, and community partners.
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
- Board eligible or board certified in Psychiatry.
- Current New Jersey medical license or ability to obtain licensure prior to employment.
- Experience treating adults with serious and persistent mental illness.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working within Assertive Community Treatment (ACT/PACT), community mental health, or integrated care settings.
- Experience serving individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care principles.
- Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary treatment teams.
A Background Check is required Clear Five year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by organizations carrier.
Key Responsibilities
The psychiatrist will provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management for adults in the PACT program. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and conduct crisis interventions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board eligible or certified in Psychiatry. A current New Jersey medical license and experience treating adults with serious mental illness are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 80% have no call, 78% 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 ~$164k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $164k | Psychiatry median $330k (middle half $280k–$375k)197 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$151k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in New Jersey | 52 active | 1,890 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 80% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey Physician listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 13% offer loan repayment512 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +8.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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