Adult, Medical Director of Psychiatry

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a board-certified adult psychiatrist for an immediate leadership position at RWJ University Hospital Somerset in the inpatient involuntary unit. 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 $505,000 per year.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidates educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Successful candidates must be:

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• ABPN board-certified or board-eligible in Adult Psychiatry
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• NJ licensed or eligible for licensure in NJ
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• Ideally experienced working in an inpatient setting
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• High energy, adaptable, and able to work on a team
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More about the position:

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• Hospital location is close in proximity to NYC and to the famous Jersey Shore beaches
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• Incredible support staff including social workers and case managers on site
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• Opportunities to work in the inpatient setting, PESS unit, or as a consult liaison depending on your clinical preference
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• Career growth and close team partnership
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About RWJ 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 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.

To learn about this and other positions, please contact Susan Bethay, Physician Recruiter at RWJBarnabas Health directly via e-mail: [email protected]