Medical Director of Behavioral Health with RWJ University Hospital Somerset in NJ

Somerset, New Jersey, Medical Director of Behavioral Health with RWJ University Hospital Somerset in NJ Contact a Physician Recruiter Job ID: 1094190 Location Opportunity Criteria Specialty: Psychiatry Profession: Physician (MD,DO, Resident) Details Opportunity Details RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a board-certified, experienced, collaborative psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director of Behavioral Health at RWJUH Somerset. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic physician leader to shape the future of behavioral health services within a growing, high-quality program while maintaining an active clinical practice. This physician leader will provide clinical and administrative leadership for the hospital's behavioral health service, partnering closely with operational leadership to advance high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum of behavioral health services by overseeing departmental operations, provider performance, quality improvement, recruitment, and medical staff engagement. The Medical Director will lead and support a multidisciplinary team of behavioral health providers, promote clinical excellence, foster provider engagement, and help drive strategic growth and quality initiatives. While maintaining an active clinical practice, this is a full-time inpatient opportunity supported by a multidisciplinary team that helps to manage admissions, psychiatric evaluations, discharge summaries, and potential civil commitment proceedings. He/she will direct and participate in team meetings, treatment planning, disposition, and other certifying requirements. As the largest integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package including health, life, disability and malpractice insurance, 401k/retirement, plus PTO and added time off for CME. Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $315,000 to $405,000 per year. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience. Successful candidates must be: ABPN board-certified in General Psychiatry NJ licensed or eligible for licensure in NJ Demonstrate clinical excellence with previous leadership experience preferred Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, education, and provider engagement More about the position: Hospital location is close in proximity to NYC and to the famous Jersey Shore beaches Incredible support staff including social workers and case managers on site Career growth and close team partnership To learn about this and other positions, please contact Nancy Harbison, Physician Recruiter at RWJBarnabas Health directly via e-mail: Nancy.Harbison@RWJBH.org . Thank you! About RWJBarnabas Health RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey's largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than five million people annually. Nationally renowned for quality and safety, the system includes 14 hospitals and 9,000 affiliated physicians integrated to provide care at more than 700 patient care locations. RWJBarnabas Health's commitment to enhancing access to care includes a transformative partnership with Rutgers University, including the Rutgers Cancer Institute -- the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey's largest private employers and routinely captures national awards for outstanding quality and safety. https://www.rwjbh.org/careers/physician-careers/why-choose-rwjbarnabas-health/ About Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset At RWJUH Somerset, we are continuously pushing ourselves to provide our patients with the best healthcare possible. We have been recognized for our outstanding quality and dedication to patient safety, earning the prestigious Magnet(r) Award for Nursing Excellence, but that has not stopped us from finding new ways to improve even further. Our Centers of Excellence include cardiovascular, cancer, stroke, and joint replacement care, among others. From our Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for joint replacement to our officially designated Comprehensive Community Cancer Center by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer, RWJUH Somerset is proud to offer a wide array of high-quality medical services. Contact a Physician Recruiter