Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Acute Care, Autism, Child Protection/Welfare, Child and Youth Services, Communication Skills, Community Providers, Eating Disorders, Endocrinology, Hospital, Insurance, Leadership, Licensing, Medications, Medicine, Neurology, Nursing, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Staff Training, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Tuition Reimbursement
We are seeking a full-time Pediatric Psychiatrist (Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist) to join our growing Division of Child Psychiatry at The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. Our psychiatrists deliver compassionate, evidence-based, family-centered psychiatric care across inpatient, outpatient, consultation-liaison, and emergency settings - serving one of New Jersey's most diverse and underserved pediatric populations.
Opportunity Highlights
- Scope of Practice: Full spectrum of child and adolescent psychiatric conditions from early childhood through young adulthood, including mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, psychosis, trauma, eating disorders, and substance use
- Practice Settings: Inpatient consultation-liaison, outpatient psychiatry, adolescent psychiatry, and emergency psychiatric evaluations
- Autism-Affirming Environment: Practice within a Certified Autism Center (CAC) - the only children's hospital in the region with full staff training in autism-informed, neurodiversity-affirming care
- Collaborative Care: Multidisciplinary partnership with Adolescent Medicine, Developmental Pediatrics, Pediatric Neurology, Social Work, Child Life, and the Regional Child Protection Center
Academic Affiliation: Major clinical affiliate of Rutgers Health with opportunities to teach residents and medical students
- Candidates: Welcoming new graduates and experienced psychiatrists
- Supportive Environment: Transparent leadership and administration fostering open communication and the open exchange of ideas
Psychiatric Services
Consultation-Liaison: Inpatient consultation and liaison services for children with co-occurring psychiatric needs, acute behavioral crises, or psychological distress related to illness and hospitalization
Emergency Psychiatry: Emergency psychiatric evaluations for patients in acute crisis, including suicidal ideation, self-harm, psychosis, and severe behavioral disturbances - with crisis assessment, stabilization, and care coordination
Outpatient Psychiatry: Ongoing diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and coordination with therapists, schools, and community providers
Adolescent Psychiatry: Specialized care for adolescents in collaboration with Adolescent Medicine, addressing mood, eating disorders, substance use, gender identity support, and psychosocial development
Conditions Evaluated & Treated
ADHD, anxiety disorders (GAD, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD), and depressive and bipolar spectrum disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - behavioral and psychiatric co-management
Psychotic disorders including early-onset schizophrenia
Eating disorders including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
Trauma and trauma-related disorders; substance use disorders in adolescents
Disruptive behavior disorders, somatic symptom, and functional neurological disorders
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary with up to 44 days PTO
- 401(k) with 5% match and 457(b) plans
- $3,000 CME allowance and full malpractice coverage with tail
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility (non-profit system)
- Tuition reimbursement, licensing renewal fees, and medical staff dues covered
- Wellness programs, family caregiving support, and child backup care
- Life and AD&D insurance
About The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's
- State-designated acute care children's hospital serving one of NJ's most diverse and underserved communities; part of one of NJ's busiest health systems
- Certified Autism Center (CAC) - reflecting a system-wide commitment to neurodiversity-affirming, inclusive pediatric care
- Magnet Designated with Distinction for Nursing Excellence 7 consecutive timesd
- Major clinical affiliate of Rutgers Health with a freestanding pediatric residency program (24 residents)
- Regional Centers of Excellence: Inherited Endocrine Disorders, Craniofacial, Metabolic, Child Protection
- New Brunswick, NJ - 45 min to NYC, 45 min to the beach, 1 hour to Philadelphia