Medical Director of Behavioral Health in NJ

Capital Health Medical Group (CHMG) in New Jersey is currently looking for a highly motivated clinical psychiatrist to join our team as the Medical Director of Behavioral Health for the outpatient program.

Our Behavioral Health outpatient team consists of a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, LSWs and LCSWs. Case managers as well as registered nurses support the team. The Bordentown, NJ location provides Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatments on site. CHMG currently offers outpatient Behavioral Health services at our Bordentown, NJ and Newtown, PA locations.

The Psychiatrist/Outpatient Behavioral Health Medical Director is a full-time role that is responsible for providing coordinated psychiatric services and includes evaluation, diagnosis, medication assessments and adjustments, patient education, and treatment planning.  There is also outpatient call responsibility. The Medical Director is medically responsible for the delivery of health care for the outpatient Behavioral Health department, including direct oversight of the medication management providers. He/she will have direct reporting responsibilities to the Director of the Department of Psychiatry and the Divisional Associate Chief Medical Officer.  They also will work closely with the Capital Health Leadership team to reach department and organizational goals.

An active NJ state medical license, DEA and CDS are required to be secured by the date of employment. CHMG does require providers to hold dual licensing in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Future employees must present proof of application submission for their PA state license by the date of their employment. Once the PA license is secured, the physician will submit for their PA DEA.  Board Certification required or board eligible in adult psychiatry.

Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health specific position requirements include:

1. Education and Licensure:
• New Jersey State Medical License
• Completion of Residency 
• Board Certification in Psychiatry
2. Experience:
• Significant experience in behavioral health management, preferably in an outpatient setting.
• Leadership experience in managing staff, programs, and services.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives in behavioral health.
3. Skills and Competencies:
• Strong communication skills: Ability to collaborate with staff, patients, families, and community partners.
• Strategic thinking: Developing and implementing program goals and objectives.
• Financial management: Budgeting, resource allocation, and revenue generation.
• Marketing and community relations: Promoting services and building relationships.
• Clinical knowledge: Understanding of behavioral health treatment modalities.
4. Benefits:
• Competitive Salary
• 6 weeks of PTO
• 1 week of CME with generous stipend
• Occurrence Medical Malpractice
• 403b and 457b opportunities

Capital Health is the Central New Jersey/Lower Bucks County region’s leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Comprised of two hospitals (Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton and Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell), a Hamilton outpatient facility, and various primary and specialty care practices across the region, Capital Health is a dynamic healthcare resource accredited by The DNV.

A five-time Magnet-designated health system for nursing excellence, Capital Health serves as a Level II regional trauma center, regional perinatal center (including a Level III NICU), and emergency mental health screening center. Capital Health also offers the region’s first and most experienced Pediatric Emergency Department and most recently, New Jersey’s first Autism-Friendly Pediatric Emergency Department. Capital Health also provides innovative programs such as our Capital Institute for Neurosciences; nationally accredited Center for Comprehensive Breast Care; Center for Digestive Health; Marjorie G. Ernest Joint Replacement Center of Excellence; award-winning Center for Oncology; and the Heart & Vascular Institute, which includes the region’s first accredited Chest Pain Center.  For more information, visit capitalhealth.org.