Medical Director Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center

Medical Director of the Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center

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Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Medical Director of the Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center

Salary: $171,652 minimum. The final salary offer may be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, experience, expertise, and availability of department or grant funds. We consider market benchmarks and internal equity to ensure fair compensation.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

The Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center and Retreat is a first‑of‑its‑kind facility in New Jersey dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health treatment to adolescents and young adults. As we prepare to open this transformative center, we are seeking experienced and visionary psychiatrists to join us in leadership roles.

The Departments of Psychiatry at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, in collaboration with the University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) and RWJBarnabas, is recruiting a psychiatrist for the position of Medical Director at Brandt Behavioral Health Care.

The candidate must be Board Certified/eligible with a NJ medical license and have expertise in youth and young adult behavioral health to provide leadership and clinical care at the Brandt Center. These roles will shape the center’s clinical vision, guide multidisciplinary teams, and ensure excellence in care and innovation.

Position Status:
Full Time

Posting Close Date: 06/26/2026

Minimum

Education and Experience:

Board Certified/eligible psychiatrists with a valid NJ medical license and expertise in youth and young adult behavioral health.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)
• Certifications/Licenses

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