Director

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 134,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plans

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an Outpatient Eating Disorders Director in Somerset to oversee clinical standards, program growth, and regulatory compliance. You will lead senior teams, align services with healthcare best practices, and drive patient access and quality across the department.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, budget stewardship, and a commitment to safe, compassionate care within a respected health system.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field preferred.
• Active New Jersey clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, or equivalent) preferred.
• Proven leadership experience managing clinical programs, budgets, and regulatory compliance in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing clinical standards and group programming across the behavioral health service line to implement healthcare best practices.
• Preparing clinical teams for inspections and Joint Commission site visits with accurate medical documentation.
• Directing short and long-term department plans with staff input to improve patient access and clinical excellence.
• Re-evaluating strategies to improve program census, contain costs, and enhance community mental health services.
• Managing staffing schedules, tracking non-labor resources, and addressing department budget variances.
• Participating in hiring, performance evaluations, and providing administrative on-call coverage or weekend rounds as assigned.
• Modeling universal safety standards and leading by example in safety protocols.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

High standards

Mission-driven

Resilient

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field

Active New Jersey clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, or equivalent)

Job description

Req #: 0000266592

Job Title: Director

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Eating Disorders Outpatient

Status: Full-Time

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $134,000.00 - $182,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

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.

Location: 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Category: Behavioral and Mental Health

Facility: RWJ Somerset

Our Outpatient Eating Disorders team works collaboratively to deliver evidence-based clinical programs, promote recovery, and provide comprehensive mental health services to patients and their families. Responsible for the strategic direction, quality standards, and clinical excellence of our behavioral health services, our Director ensures that inpatient and outpatient clinical teams operate at the highest level of competence. We view our clinical leadership team as a critical component of the healthcare plan and recognize the positive impact they have on our community's healing journey. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to redefine the patient experience through teamwork, compassion, and excellence at RWJ-Somerset!

A Typical Day

As our Outpatient Director, a typical day might include the following:

• Clinical Quality & Leadership: Overseeing clinical standards and group programming across the behavioral health service line to implement healthcare best practices.
• Regulatory Compliance: Preparing clinical teams for inspections, surveys, and Joint Commission site visits while ensuring accurate medical documentation.
• Operational Management: Directing short and long-term department plans with staff input to improve patient access and clinical excellence.
• Strategic Growth: Re-evaluating strategies to improve program census, support cost containment, and enhance community mental health services.
• Financial & Resource Allocation: Managing staffing schedules, tracking non-labor resources, and proactively addressing department budget variances.
• Administrative Oversight: Participating in hiring, performance evaluations, and providing administrative on-call coverage or weekend rounds as assigned.
• S.A.F.E.T.Y Leadership: Modeling universal standards by speaking up for safety, executing S.T.A.R protocols, and maintaining transparent communication.

This Role Might Be For You If

• You Are a Collaborative Leader: You thrive in senior management environments, building positive relationships with physicians, employees, patients, and visitors.
• You Have High Standards: You set a high bar for clinical documentation, evaluating workflows to continually improve outpatient care and productivity.
• You Are Mission-Driven: You are passionate about developing and implementing strategic goals that align with healthcare missions and community needs.
• You Are Resilient: You stay focused and maintain a professional demeanor when managing unusual incidents, customer complaints, or tight deadlines.
• You Value Teamwork: You believe that clinical excellence is optimized through empathy, shared coaching, and an active questioning attitude.

To Be Considered

• Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field is preferred.
• Licensure: Active New Jersey clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Experience: Proven leadership experience managing clinical programs, healthcare budgets, and regulatory compliance within a behavioral health or eating disorders setting.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer