Full Time BE/BC Inpatient Psychiatrist Needed in Montclair, New Jersey
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About the job
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center , in partnership with Mountainside Medical Group , is seeking a highly skilled and motivated BE/BC Psychiatrist to join our growing team in Montclair, New Jersey.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a well-established, thriving community hospital and group practice that is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care.
Practice Profile:
Our behavioral health doctors provide comprehensive, personalized treatments for a wide range of behavioral health conditions and disorders. We treat children as young as 6 and 7, adolescents, adults, and senior citizens. Our licensed behavioral health specialists commonly treat Adjustment disorder, Anxiety, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Bipolar disorder, Depression, Paranoid personality disorder, Psychosis, and Schizophrenia. The inpatient behavioral health adult unit has 30 beds, including four involuntary beds. Our psychiatrists are specially trained to provide geriatric psychiatry services and treatment for addictions. The inpatient team includes nurses, social workers, activity therapists, counselors, and healthcare technicians.
Position Details
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatric Medicine
- 30 bed inpatient unit
- Join 4 physicians and 4 APP’s
- Call 1:4
- Crisis center in ED
- Typical patient load is 8-12
Salary starting at $300,000 per year
Recruitment Package may include
- Competitive annual salary
- CME/CEU Allowance
- Sign-on bonus
- Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
- Relocation allowance
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Learn more about the benefits offered for this job
About Mountainside Medical Center:
Mountainside Medical Center is a 365-bed community hospital serving Montclair and surrounding communities. We are recognized for delivering award-winning care with a focus on innovation, excellence, and compassion. As a member of the Ardent Health Services network, we are committed to clinical quality and continuous improvement.
Live Where Culture and Community Thrive – Montclair, NJ:
Just 20 miles from NYC, Montclair is a vibrant, diverse township known for its historic charm, thriving arts scene, and walkable downtowns filled with top-rated restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment. Home to Montclair State University and the Montclair Art Museum, the town blends intellectual energy with cultural richness. Families benefit from excellent schools and numerous outdoor recreational offerings. With easy city access, a welcoming community, and a high quality of life, Montclair is an ideal place to live, work, and grow.
From Ardent Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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