Psychiatry Medical Director & Innovation Leader

Hackensack Meridian Health; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Brick, New Jersey seeks a visionary Medical Director for Psychiatry to guide outpatient behavioral health services. You will lead a team of clinicians, shape programs, and advance evidence-based care within a premier health system.

This executive role offers strategic autonomy, opportunities for academic collaboration, telehealth, IOP initiatives, and mentoring of residents and medical students, with competitive compensation and executive benefits.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board-certified in Psychiatry (ABPN).
• Minimum 5+ years post-residency clinical experience.
• Progressive leadership experience in a psychiatric setting.
• Experience in program development, quality improvement, and clinical administration.
• Passion for teaching and mentorship.
• New Jersey Medical License, CDS, and DEA eligibility or obtainability.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee the strategic plan for outpatient psychiatric services.
• Establish and enforce clinical standards of care; provide supervision and consultation on complex cases.
• Identify opportunities to expand service lines, launch new programs, and enhance existing services.
• Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing team of psychiatrists and APPs.
• Oversee budgets, staffing models, productivity, and regulatory compliance.
• Champion quality initiatives and monitor KPIs to meet benchmarks.

Skills

Executive leadership

Education

MD/DO

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in Brick, New Jersey seeks a visionary Medical Director for Psychiatry to guide outpatient behavioral health services. You will lead a team of clinicians, shape programs, and advance evidence-based care within a premier health system.

This executive role offers strategic autonomy, opportunities for academic collaboration, telehealth, IOP initiatives, and mentoring of residents and medical students, with competitive compensation and executive benefits.