Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Opportunities

Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Opportunities

Carrier Clinic (Belle Mead, NJ)

Join Our Team at Carrier Clinic - Making a Difference in Youth Behavioral Health Since 1910

Carrier Clinic, a leader in behavioral healthcare and part of the Hackensack Meridian Health network, has been providing compassionate care to patients and their families for over a century. Located on a beautiful 100+ acre campus in Belle Mead, our serene and therapeutic environment is the ideal setting for healing and recovery. We are seeking a dedicated Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our specialized inpatient and residential programs. You will play a crucial role in a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the evaluation, stabilization, and treatment of adolescents aged 12-17. This is an opportunity to provide high-quality, patient- and family-centered care within a structured, therapeutic milieu designed to help young people return to their communities and thrive.

THE OPPORTUNITY : As a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric care to adolescents experiencing acute mental health crises.

Your key responsibilities will include :

• Conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations, formulating diagnoses, and developing individualized treatment plans for patients in our adolescent inpatient unit.
• Leading ongoing care management, including admissions, discharges, and medication management.
• Providing crisis intervention and stabilization for a wide range of acute psychiatric and co-occurring disorders.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, social workers, certified alcohol and drug counselors, nurses, and educational staff to ensure integrated and comprehensive care.
• Actively participating in treatment team meetings and engaging with families to provide updates, support, and education.
• Working closely with our on-site East Mountain School to coordinate academic support and ensure a seamless transition for patients.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER :

OPPORTUNITY REQUIREMENTS :

COMPENSATION :

Starting Base Salary : $257,960

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to :

Specialization : Area of specialization and sub-specialization.

Labor Market Data : Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience : Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.

Leadership : Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.

Education and Certifications : Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.

Productivity : Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction.

Skills : Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location : Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity : Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and / or sub-specialty.

Budget and Grant Funding : Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours / week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.