Psychiatrist Inpatient

Hudson Regional Health is a newly unified healthcare network serving Hudson County through four hospitals.

Together, these hospitals form a single, integrated system with a shared vision—to deliver modern, patient-first care supported by innovation. From robotic-assisted surgery and AI-powered diagnostics to real-time monitoring and precision neurosurgery, HRH is redefining what’s possible in community healthcare.

Patients across the region now have access to state-of-the-art procedures and nationally recognized specialists, all within a connected, local network designed to put care first.

We focus on the care our patients need most, delivered with precision, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

• Advanced Emergency Services - 24/7 emergency departments across all four hospitals
• Robotic-Assisted Surgery - featuring the Da Vinci XI and ExcelsiusGPS systems
• Neurosurgery & Spine Care - including Stealth Navigation and precision-guided treatment
• Women’s Health & Maternity -comprehensive services tailored for every stage
• Imaging & Diagnostics - AI-enhanced systems for faster, more accurate results
• Outpatient & Specialty Care - coordinated care across multiple disciplines

Explore our hospitals and discover care that’s high-tech, high-touch, and close to home:

• Secaucus University Hospital, Flagship campus featuring the Robotic Surgery Institute and modernized emergency care.
• Bayonne University Hospital, A full-service community hospital offering personalized acute care.
• Hoboken University Hospital, A local leader in women’s health, family medicine, and outpatient services.
• The Heights University Hospital (Jersey City), Expanding access to state-of-the-art care in the heart of Jersey City.

The Inpatient Psychiatrist is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric care to adult patients in an inpatient setting, including patients with severe mental illness, psychiatric emergencies, substance use disorders, and those requiring involuntary treatment. The position provides clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team and requires strong clinical judgment, knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and a commitment to patient-centered care and safety.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience treating patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting, with preference for experience in acute and involuntary psychiatric care.
• Demonstrated expertise in the assessment and treatment of severe mental illness, including psychotic disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders, and psychiatric emergencies.
• Experience managing patients requiring involuntary commitment, court-ordered treatment, and emergency psychiatric interventions.
• Proficiency in risk assessment, including evaluation of suicide risk, violence risk, and grave disability.

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in high-acuity environments.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and patient-centered care.
• Ability to effectively manage crises, de-escalate behavioral emergencies, and support a culture of safety.
• Demonstrated leadership, professionalism, and collaboration in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary treatment teams, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, therapists, and support staff.
• Knowledge of psychiatric unit operations, quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and performance management.
• Ability to develop and implement evidence-based clinical protocols and standards of care.
• Experience with accreditation and regulatory requirements, including standards established by state agencies, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and accreditation organizations.

• Comprehensive understanding of state and federal laws governing involuntary psychiatric treatment, patient rights, confidentiality, informed consent, and emergency interventions.
• Experience providing clinical testimony and participating in commitment hearings, as applicable.
• Ability to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards while maintaining patient and staff safety.

• Fellowship training in emergency psychiatry, or related subspecialty.
• Prior experience serving as a Unit Chief, or attending psychiatrist in an involuntary psychiatric setting.
• Experience with quality improvement, utilization management, and psychiatric program development.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of New Jersey, or eligibility for New Jersey licensure.
• Must meet applicable hospital credentialing and privileging requirements.