Executive Behavioral Health Director - Inpatient Psychiatry

Universal Health Services; Woodbury (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Disability benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, seeks a Behavioral Health Director for Inspira Medical Center in Woodbury, NJ. The role provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for inpatient psychiatric services and behavioral health programs.

Responsibilities include program development, staff leadership, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or LCSW required.
• Active RN license or LCSW in NJ required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Strong regulatory knowledge and leadership skills.
• Experience 5–8+ years in related work.
• AHA BLS and ACLS required.
• CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight for behavioral health programs, ensuring patient safety, quality outcomes, and evidence-based practices.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate behavioral health services, programs, and treatment models.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations (CMS, Joint Commission, state licensing).
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and ancillary leadership to integrate services across care settings.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to address process improvements for patients and staff.

Job description

Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, seeks a Behavioral Health Director for Inspira Medical Center in Woodbury, NJ. The role provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for inpatient psychiatric services and behavioral health programs.

Responsibilities include program development, staff leadership, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary model.