The State of New Jersey, Division of Behavioral Health Services Hiring for Medical Director at Trenton, NJ Full Time

Medical Director

The State of New Jersey’s Division of Behavioral Health Services is looking for a Medical Director to provide collaborative leadership in order to align clinical, administrative and educational components of the psychiatric and medical staff in the State Psychiatric Hospital System. The State Psychiatric Hospital system consists of the Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Ann Klein Forensic Center, Greystone Psychiatric Hospital and the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital.

Incumbent will be responsible for setting policies pertaining to psychiatric criminal treatment by working with the Chief Medical Officer at each Psychiatric Hospital and ensure that all facilities remain compliant with risk management and medical staff adhere to safety standards and healthcare regulations. Responsibilities will also include medical supervision for all Chiefs of Psychiatry and Medicine at the psychiatric hospitals to review clinical care delivery, pharmacological management, quality efforts, support program growth and process improvement. Additionally, the Medical Director will be the Division’s representative on National, State and County committees serving as the Division’s Medical Executive at internal and external stakeholder engagement meetings.

Requirements include full licensure to practice medicine in the state of New Jersey, as well as five years’ experience in clinical, academic or administrative medical practice, following completion of psychiatric training. A valid New Jersey driver’s license is a must.

Applicants may be required to possess a Certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

NOTE: This position is covered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Rule and Executive Order 283, requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated. To comply with that requirement, employees must provide proof of vaccination status. Please do not submit proof of vaccination at this time; instructions will be provided if an offer of employment results from this Vacancy Announcement.

APPLY NOW with cover letter and detailed resume or mail to Bari Simpkins, Senior Executive Service, Behavioral Health Services, Reference posting #039235, New Jersey Department of Health, P.O. Box 360, Trenton, NJ 08625-0360.

The State of New Jersey/Division of Behavioral Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

Experience:

• clinical, academic or administrative medical practice: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• New Jersey medical license (Required)

Work Location: One location