New Jersey Psychiatric Association
Non-profit OrganizationsNew Jersey, United States2-10 Employees
The New Jersey Psychiatric Association (NJPA) is a non-profit organization serving as the official voice of organized psychiatry for New Jersey. Founded in 1935, it operates as the American Psychiatric Association’s district branch for the state and supports a network of regional chapters, including five regional groups and a Residents’ Chapter for physicians in training. Based in Neptune, New Jersey, the association focuses on advancing professional practice by delivering practice management tools and continuing education, while promoting physician wellness and high standards of psychiatric care. Its member body exceeds 850 psychiatrists, whom the organization represents through participation in the APA Assembly to influence official actions within the broader field of psychiatry. NJPA also engages in public education and advocacy to inform New Jersey’s lawmakers and the public about the science of psychiatry and the needs of patients and families.