Physician - Psychiatrist - Inpatient

PsychiatryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$305k-$502k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology.

Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care.

Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e. g., part-time).

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Position Overview

Pay Range

$305,329.00 - $502,208.00

Capital Health is seeking an Inpatient Psychiatrist to join our growing behavioral health team. This is an excellent opportunity to practice within a collaborative health system committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive care to patients throughout Central New Jersey and the surrounding region.

Position Highlights

Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and individualized treatment plans.

Provide ongoing medication management and psychiatric care for patients with a broad range of behavioral health conditions.

Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.

  • Coordinate behavioral health treatment with primary care and specialty providers when appropriate.
  • Participate in treatment planning, case consultation, and continuity-of-care initiatives.

Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and ongoing behavioral health needs.

Support Capital Health’s commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based behavioral healthcare.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.
  • Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry.
  • Open to Consultation Liaison duties on inpatient med/surg unit
  • Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted New Jersey medical license.
  • Eligible for appropriate prescribing credentials, including DEA registration.

About Capital Health

Capital Health is a leading healthcare provider serving patients throughout New Jersey and the surrounding region. Our physicians benefit from practicing within an integrated healthcare system that provides access to a broad network of specialists, advanced clinical resources, and multidisciplinary support.

We are looking for a psychiatrist who values clinical excellence, collaboration, and meaningful relationships with patients and colleagues and who is interested in contributing to the continued growth of behavioral health services at Capital Health.

This Position Is Eligible for the Following Benefits

Medical Plan

Prescription Drug Coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

Dental Plan

  • Vision Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Healthcare FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

  • Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Commuter Transit
  • Commuter Parking
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Spouse
  • Voluntary Life Employee
  • Voluntary Life Child

Voluntary Legal Services

  • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME)
  • Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.

Key Responsibilities

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and individualized treatment plans for patients in an inpatient setting. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and provide ongoing medication management.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationDiagnosisPatient educationMultidisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practice

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 76% have no call, 76% 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 ~$404k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $371k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$305k–$502kPsychiatry median $315k (middle half $273k–$338k)101 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$371k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in New Jersey47 active1,882 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 76% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Psychiatry pay trend+8.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 10 employers
6
<$350k
9
$350k-400k
12
$400k-450k
8
$450k-500k
4
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
74%
CME allowance
40% this job
Relocation assistance
9%
Loan repayment
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,837 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Capital Health (US)

Hospitals and Health Care
Trenton, New Jersey
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance