Psychiatrist Jobs in New Jersey

Psychiatrist jobs in New Jersey are in strong demand, with consistent openings across hospital systems, community mental health centers, academic medical settings, and outpatient behavioral health groups at every level from newly licensed resident to senior attending. Most hiring concentrates in Newark, Trenton, and the greater Philadelphia suburban corridor, where anchor employers such as RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, and Princeton House Behavioral Health maintain large psychiatric service lines. The most sought-after specialties in New Jersey include child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and geriatric psychiatry. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles62
Top employerLifeStance Health
Top cityNewark, NJ
Cities hiring43
Work type61% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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TMR Mental Health Care PC
Hackensack, New Jersey
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Hybrid

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Middlesex County
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
51-200

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Grace Community Care
Princeton, New Jersey
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$100 - $150/hr
201-500

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Grace Community Care
Township of Hamilton, New Jersey
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$100 - $150/hr
201-500

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Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist
Pearl Psychiatry and Therapy Center
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$205 - $225/hr
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Psychiatrist Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Newark
3 jobs
Cherry Hill
3 jobs
Mount Laurel
3 jobs
Bayonne
2 jobs
Paramus
2 jobs
Bridgeton
2 jobs
Eatontown
2 jobs
Englewood
2 jobs
Manalapan
2 jobs

Psychiatrist Job Market in New Jersey

A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • LifeStance Health13
  • Lyra Health11
  • CFG Health Network4
  • Hackensack Meridian Health3
  • CFG Health2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Staffing & Recruiting

What New Jersey Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatrist jobs across New Jersey.

  • Active New Jersey medical license issued by the State Board of Medical Examiners
  • Board certification or active pursuit of certification in psychiatry through ABPN
  • Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program approved by the ACGME
  • Valid DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances in New Jersey
  • Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Strong familiarity with evidence-based treatment modalities including CBT and psychopharmacology

Psychiatrist Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a psychiatrist in New Jersey?

You become a psychiatrist in New Jersey by completing medical school, finishing an accredited four-year psychiatry residency, and obtaining a New Jersey medical license through the State Board of Medical Examiners, which requires passing the USMLE series. Most New Jersey employers also expect board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. A DEA registration is required to prescribe controlled substances, and larger health systems often expect that credential in hand before your start date.

How much do psychiatrists make in New Jersey?

Psychiatrists in New Jersey earn a median of about $194,070 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $87,120 for the lowest 10% to over $404,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire psychiatrists in New Jersey?

Employers hiring psychiatrists in New Jersey right now include LifeStance Health, Lyra Health, and CFG Health Network, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New Jersey's large integrated health systems, including RWJBarnabas Health and Hackensack Meridian Health, are among the most consistent sources of full-time psychiatric openings in the state.

Which New Jersey cities have the most psychiatrist jobs?

The cities with the most psychiatrist openings in New Jersey are Newark, Cherry Hill, and Mount Laurel. Newark anchors the largest share of listings because of its concentration of academic medical centers and safety-net hospitals, while the Trenton area draws demand from state psychiatric facilities and community behavioral health programs, and suburban hubs near the Philadelphia border reflect the density of outpatient and private-practice psychiatric groups in South Jersey.

Are there remote psychiatrist jobs in New Jersey?

Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because telepsychiatry has become a widely accepted care model. About 70% of psychiatrist openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the growth of telehealth platforms and outpatient behavioral health groups operating across the state. Medication management follow-ups and therapy-integrated outpatient care are the parts of the role most commonly delivered remotely.

How can I get hired as a psychiatrist in New Jersey with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing a psychiatry residency at a New Jersey teaching hospital, with programs at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University placing graduates directly into state employment pipelines. Newly licensed psychiatrists without attending experience should target community mental health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers in New Jersey, which frequently hire early-career physicians. Completing your ABPN board exam eligibility and holding an active New Jersey medical license are the credentials that open doors fastest.

Where can I find and apply to psychiatrist jobs in New Jersey?

You can find and apply to psychiatrist jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your specialty and preferred setting, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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