Psychiatrist

Company: CFG Health
Location: Bridgeton
Posted on: January 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The Psychiatrist at Cumberland County DOC, located in Bridgeton, NJ, will be responsible for the delivery of psychotherapy, diagnostic, and therapeutic services in a contract facility. The Psychiatrist will also act as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team and a liaison with other medical disciplines. This position is 10 hours a week. The Psychiatrist diagnoses and treats patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, organizes data concerning patient’s family, medical history, and onset of symptoms obtained from patient, relatives, and other sources, such as nurse and social worker. Examines patient to determine general physical condition, following standard medical procedures. Orders laboratory and other special diagnostic tests and evaluates data obtained. Determines nature and extent of mental disorder, and formulates treatment program. Treats or directs treatment of patient, utilizing variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications. - Required Skills - Excellent critical thinking and assessment skills. - Ability to make decisions independently. - Assertive, empathetic and able to provide care objectively. - Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills. - Basic computer skills. - Proficiency in the use of Electronic Medical Records - Ability to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff; and philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility. - Strong knowledge of general medicine and psychotherapy, current developments in the field of psychology, hospital and clinic organization, management, and procedures. - Capable of preparing written reports and able to handle legal depositions and court hearings. - Maintains an active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification. - Must have an unrestricted and valid prescriptive authority with Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS). ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS - Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC. - Keeps patient information confidential and respects patient’s right to privacy. - Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff, and philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility. - Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation, and prevention. - Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. - Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. - Attends all CFG Health Systems related staff meetings. - Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities. - Completes required orientation and trainings directed by facility. - Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment. - Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol. - Adheres to PREA and HIPPA regulations. - Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility. - Identifies and utilized appropriate channels of communication with supervising staff.

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