Psychiatrist
Company: CFG Health
Location: Lambertville
Posted on: March 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The Psychiatrist at Mercer
County Correctional Facility in Lambertville, NJ will be
responsible for the delivery of psychotherapy, diagnostic, and
therapeutic services in a contract facility. The Psychiatrist will
also act as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team and a
liaison with other medical disciplines. This position is 35 hours a
week. The Psychiatrist diagnoses and treats patients with mental,
emotional, and behavioral disorders, organizes data concerning
patient’s family, medical history, and onset of symptoms obtained
from patient, relatives, and other sources, such as nurse and
social worker. Examines patient to determine general physical
condition, following standard medical procedures. Orders laboratory
and other special diagnostic tests and evaluates data obtained.
Determines nature and extent of mental disorder, and formulates
treatment program. Treats or directs treatment of patient,
utilizing variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications.
Required Skills - Excellent critical thinking and assessment
skills. - Ability to make decisions independently. - Assertive,
empathetic and able to provide care objectively. - Strong
interpersonal communication and customer service skills. - Basic
computer skills. - Proficiency in the use of Electronic Medical
Records - Ability to command the respect and confidence of inmates
and staff; and philosophically committed to the objectives of the
facility. - Strong knowledge of general medicine and psychotherapy,
current developments in the field of psychology, hospital and
clinic organization, management, and procedures. - Capable of
preparing written reports and able to handle legal depositions and
court hearings. - Maintains an active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR) Certification. - Must have an unrestricted and valid
prescriptive authority with Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and
Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS). ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS -
Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health
Systems, LLC. - Keeps patient information confidential and respects
patient’s right to privacy. - Must be mature, flexible,
intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of
inmates and staff, and philosophically committed to the objectives
of the facility. - Promotes culture of safety for patients and
employees through proper identification, reporting documentation,
and prevention. - Maintains competency and knowledge of current
standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of
job role or practice. - Adheres to infection control policies and
protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and
controlled substance regulations. - Attends all CFG Health Systems
related staff meetings. - Participates in ongoing quality
improvement activities. - Completes required orientation and
trainings directed by facility. - Follows facility and OSHA safety
rules and procedures while on assignment. - Follows facility and
CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol. - Adheres to PREA and HIPPA
regulations. - Maintains security clearance for the assigned
facility. - Identifies and utilized appropriate channels of
communication with supervising staff.
Keywords: CFG Health, Lower Merion , Psychiatrist, Healthcare , Lambertville, Pennsylvania
