Chair, Department of Psychiatry

Raritan Bay Medical Center, a proud member of the Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) network, is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry.

This is a pivotal leadership role for a physician passionate about shaping the future of behavioral healthcare. You will steer a dynamic department through a significant phase of growth, championing clinical and academic excellence across our inpatient, outpatient, and emergency psychiatric services. This senior leadership position is structured with a primary focus on administrative leadership (70%), academic and teaching responsibilities (20%), and direct clinical practice (10%).

If you are a proven leader ready to drive innovation, mentor the next generation of clinicians, and expand critical mental health services for our community, we invite you to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As Chair, you will be the principal leader for the Department of Psychiatry, responsible for its strategic direction, operational excellence, and quality of care.

Strategic Leadership & Program Development:

• Lead the significant expansion of the Behavioral Health unit, the Emergency Psychiatric Service (EPS), and the outpatient programs at the Otlowski Center for Mental Health Care.
• Drive the continued development of advanced services, including our Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Neuromodulation programs.
• Develop and execute an annual departmental business plan, setting ambitious goals for growth, quality, and technological advancement.
• Provide high-level oversight for the Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, ensuring it operates as a center of excellence.

Departmental & Clinical Oversight:

• Ensure the highest standards of patient care, safety, and efficiency across all departmental services, in compliance with TJC and NJ DOH regulations.
• Oversee departmental budgeting, resource management, and physician performance reviews (FPPE/OPPE).
• Lead credentialing, privileging, and continuous quality improvement initiatives for all practitioners within the department.

Academic & Educational Leadership:

• Champion a culture of learning by developing and overseeing undergraduate and graduate medical education programs.
• Actively participate in the clinical and didactic teaching of residents, medical students, and other healthcare learners.
• Foster an environment that supports and facilitates clinical research.

Administrative & Collaborative Duties:

• Serve as a key member of the Medical Executive Committee (MEC), providing expert guidance on medical policies and inter-departmental collaboration.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Department of Psychiatry, hospital administration, and the broader HMH Behavioral Health Care Transformation Service (CTS).
• Resolve conflicts, enforce professional standards, and mentor medical staff to foster a positive and high-performing team culture.

HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Join a collaborative network of experienced physicians, specialists, and support staff who foster a culture of collaboration with strong clinical support.
• Eligibility for faculty appointment to the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• M.D./D.O. degree from a recognized Medical or Osteopathic School
• Board Certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• NJ Medical License, CDS, and DEA
• Significant administrative leadership experience in a hospital or health system setting (e.g., Chair, Vice Chair, Division Chief, or Medical Director)
• Proven experience in a teaching environment, including resident and medical student education
• Strong business acumen with experience in budget management, strategic planning, and quality improvement.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

PREFERRED:

• Board Certification or Fellowship training in Geriatric Psychiatry.
• Other Psychiatry Fellowship training
• ECT Certification

COMPENSATION:

Minimum Starting Base Salary: $281,000

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good-faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. 

The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization.

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.

Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.

Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.

Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality, and patient satisfaction.

Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.

Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. 

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.

Raritan Bay Medical Center is a New Jersey state-designated primary stroke center. It is the recipient of the American Stroke Association and American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines® Stroke Silver Plus and Heart Failure Gold Performance Achievement Awards, recognizing the optimal care of stroke and heart failure patients.

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Hackensack Meridian Health was created in 2016 as a merger of Hackensack University Medical Center and its affiliated hospitals, with Meridian Health System, and is now a large integrated not-for-profit health care organization spanning the eastern shore of New Jersey. HMH comprises 18 hospitals, including two academic medical centers, two children’s hospitals and ten community hospitals, physician practices, more than 120 ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, long-term care and assisted living communities, hospice services, ambulance services, lifesaving air medical transportation, fitness and wellness centers, rehabilitation centers, and urgent care and after-hours centers.

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