Salary: Split-fee Compensation Model: Psychiatrist on a split-fee compensation model receiving a percentage of the revenue collected for the clients they provide counseling services.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Split Fee Part-time Psychiatrist to join Ramapo Ridge. The Psychiatrist will provide professional time to the Ramapo Ridge inpatient unit maintaining the quality of care in a professional manner to all patients assigned. Functions as Psychiatrist and provides needed therapeutic intervention as appropriate to patient's needs. The Psychiatrist will need to be competent to care for patients in the following age groups: adult (ages 18 - 64) and geriatric (ages 65 +). Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of Christian Health.
About Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health (RRBH):
- RRBH is a 58-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital licensed by the State of New Jersey and accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC).
- Our behavioral hospital serves adults from 18 years of age through the senior years. RRBH includes a general adult psychiatric division treating adults of all ages with various mental health diagnosis such as depression, bipolar illness, anxiety, schizophrenia, OCD and others. Our geriatric division is a locked, safe and secure newly renovated wing that specializes in various forms of Dementia, Alzheimer’s and a host of additional mental health diagnosis. While we admit patients who are voluntary and involuntary, we are not licensed to admit patients who require Short Term Care Facility (STCF) beds. Generally, these patients require a more intensive and secure environment for safety.
About Haven:
- Haven at Ramapo Ridge provides inpatient trauma-informed care and services in a safe and secure setting for women only. Located within Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health.
- Haven is the first of its kind in Bergen County and the only inpatient women’s program in New Jersey. The program offers a wide range of trauma care support and services and patients receive personalized care plans that lay out a path to healing in a safe space separate from the hospital’s general population.
- Received the “Clinical Excellence Award” from the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) for our innovative Haven program, which recognizes caregivers who personify a top-notch commitment to care.
- Honored by NJBIZ as a “2024 Healthcare Hero” for its innovative work at Haven. The award program recognizes excellence and honors the efforts of individuals and organizations making a significant impact on the quality of health care in New Jersey.
Competencies:
- Communicates with the treatment team regarding patient care.
- Follows policies and procedures of the hospital.
- The individual is competent to care for patients in the following age groups: adult (ages 18 - 64), geriatric (ages 65+).
- Provides commitment certificates as requested.
- Follows the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Bylaws of the medical staff of the hospital.
- Provides patient care services within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the governing body.
- Prepares/updates treatment plan/individualized care on a timely basis.
- Serves as attending Psychiatrist for assigned patients.
- Performs psychiatric (mental status) evaluation.
- Provides leadership to professional and clinical staff.
- Attends commitment hearings as required.
- Monitors/reassess psychiatric status of patients.
- Performs admission history.
- Chairs treatment team meetings for those patients assigned to his/her care on admission and weekly.
- Perform timely charting and documentation of all care provided, in compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
- Screens and admits patients to hospital.
- Provides Psychotherapy to assigned patients as needed.
- Attends Medical staff meetings as required.
- Dictates discharge summaries in a timely manner.
- Provides coverage as assigned.
- Serves as on call Psychiatrist for the hospital, at night and on weekends as assigned.
- Provides supervision to clinical staff as assigned/is necessary.
- Provides patient care services within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the governing body.
Schedule: Part-time, Split-fee position, Prorated on-call rotation required.
Education:
- Graduate of a Medical School approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association and successful completion of Residency Training in General Psychiatry.
- Licensed to practice medicine in the State of New Jersey.
Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes:
- Discounted health insurance
- Dental Program
- Paid Vacation, Personal days, Holidays and New Jersey Sick leave
- 401k plan for all employees who are 21 years old or older
- Group Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Benefit plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Direct Deposit
- Credit Union
- Child Day Care Center on campus
- Gift shop on campus
- Free onsite parking on campus
- Free meals for all employees
- Pay differentials
- Exclusive employee discounts and special offers
- Access to earned wages prior to payday