Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services Psychiatrist and Medical Director

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Belleville, NJ

Overview

RWJBarnabas Health is currently seeking a PESS psychiatrist at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ. The Medical Director of PESS CMMC will be responsible for the coordination of the Medical Staff and clinical staffing activities and performing direct patient care within the Psychiatric Emergency Screening Service sites in addition to clinical support of the Inpatient Unit and Short-Term Care Facility as needed. He/she will direct and participate in team meetings, treatment planning, disposition, and other certifying requirements. This is an ideal role for psychiatrists that want to continuing practicing within the inpatient setting.

Qualifications

  • ABPN board-certified in Adult Psychiatry
  • NJ licensed or eligible for licensure in NJ
  • Ideally experienced working in an inpatient setting
  • High energy, adaptable, and able to work on a team

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $315,000 to $505,000 per year.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience.

As the largest integrated health system in New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health offers competitive compensation, a robust benefits package including health, life, disability, and malpractice insurance, 401k/retirement, plus paid time off and added time off for CME.

Location and About

Primarily located in Northern NJ, only 14 miles outside of Manhattan, this position is based in an ideal location of the state. With fine dining, shopping, museums, and art gallery attractions around the corner, this position allows for a great work-life balance!

How to Apply

To learn about this and other positions, please contact Susan Bethay, Physician Recruiter at RWJBarnabas Health directly via e-mail: [email protected] or phone: 862-240-2885. Thank you!

About Clara Maass Medical Center

Located in Belleville, NJ, hugging the borders of suburbia and city, Clara Maass is a community hospital that offers patients expert care in a technology-rich environment, close to home. Nicknamed "Hospital in The Park" because of its close proximity to Branch Brook Park, Clara Maass Medical Center is a facility serving primarily residents of Essex, Hudson, and Bergen Counties.

Founded in 1868 as the Newark German Hospital, Clara Maass is staffed by more than 700 physicians and 2,000 employees delivering care to more than 19,000 residents each year. Clara Maass centers and services include the Women's Health Center, Nuclear Medicine, The Cancer Center at Clara Maass, Diagnostic Cardiac Services including Cardiac Catheterization, Emergency Angioplasty and Rehabilitation, The Pain Management Center, The Joint & Spine Institute, a Vascular Center, Same Day Surgery, The Wound Center at Clara Maass, The Center for Sleep Disorders, The Bariatric Surgery Center, Rehabilitation Services, Comprehensive Ophthalmology Services, Maternity Services and Parent Education, Pediatrics, a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, Radiology services and community outreach programs. The staff of dedicated physicians, nurses, and health care professionals is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care services and health education to the community and the region.

About RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey's largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey -- whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state's largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers' education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

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Posted 2026-01-17

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