Executive Director of Psych
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Community Health, Mental Health
About Us
Welcome to Hudson Regional Health
Technology Transforming Care
Hudson Regional Health is a newly unified healthcare network serving Hudson County through four hospitals.
Together, these hospitals form a single, integrated system with a shared vision—to deliver modern, patient-first care supported by innovation. From robotic‑assisted surgery and AI‑powered diagnostics to real‑time monitoring and precision neurosurgery, HRH is redefining what’s possible in community healthcare.
Patients across the region now have access to state‑of‑the‑art procedures and nationally recognized specialists, all within a connected, local network designed to put care first.
Our Services
We focus on the care our patients need most, delivered with precision, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
- Advanced Emergency Services - 24/7 emergency departments across all four hospitals
- Robotic‑Assisted Surgery - featuring the Da Vinci XI and Excelsius
GPS systems - Neurosurgery & Spine Care - including Stealth Navigation and precision‑guided treatment
- Women’s Health & Maternity - comprehensive services tailored for every stage
- Imaging & Diagnostics - AI‑enhanced systems for faster, more accurate results
- Outpatient & Specialty Care - coordinated care across multiple disciplines
Our Hospitals
Explore our hospitals and discover care that’s high‑tech, high‑touch, and close to home:
- Secaucus University Hospital, Flagship campus featuring the Robotic Surgery Institute and modernized emergency care.
- Bayonne University Hospital, A full‑service community hospital offering personalized acute care.
- Hoboken University Hospital, A local leader in women’s health, family medicine, and outpatient services.
The Heights University Hospital (Jersey City), Expanding access to state‑of‑the‑art care in the heart of Jersey City
What You'll Be DoingThe Executive Director of Behavioral Health & Detox Services is a key system‑level leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, operational oversight, and programmatic integration of behavioral health and substance use services across Hudson Regional Health System (HRHS) and affiliated outpatient programs. This leader will unify and optimize the system’s behavioral health and detox continuum—spanning ED presentations, inpatient psychiatric and detoxification beds, outpatient clinics, grant‑funded initiatives, and community partnerships.
CoreResponsibilities
- Develop and implement a unified behavioral health and addiction care strategy across all HRHS sites and programs.
- Standardize clinical protocols, care models, and referral pathways across inpatient, outpatient, ED, and community services.
- Establish a system‑wide Behavioral Health Council to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and alignment.
- Direct and support inpatient psychiatric units (adult, geriatric, pediatric), detox programs, and outpatient centers across the hospitals and outpatient practices.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, licensure standards, and regulatory readiness across all behavioral health services.
- Collaborate with hospital operations, nursing, and medical leadership to improve throughput, safety, and patient satisfaction.
- Identify and implement opportunities to grow patient volume across all levels of care, especially ED conversions, community‑based referrals, and step‑down/outpatient transitions.
- Lead the activation and implementation of licensed but currently inactive beds (e.g., Bayonne involuntary unit by May 2026).
- Expand referral networks by engaging with substance use providers, EDs, DCP&P, school systems, community courts, and other feeder programs.
- Streamline intake and triage processes to reduce ED boarding times and increase direct admissions.
- Ensure appropriate clinical staffing, bilingual capabilities, and culturally competent care throughout the system.
- Oversee and enhance access to grant‑funded and specialty outpatient programs (e.g., Project Second Chance, Hudson Speaks, Giant Steps, etc.)
- Optimize grant funded programs and QIP funding.
- Develop and manage budgets for all behavioral health programs, including inpatient and grant‑funded initiatives.
- Maximize utilization of existing resources and…
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