Chair, Department of Psychiatry

Chair, Department of Psychiatry – Hackensack Meridian Health (Raritan Bay Medical Center, a proud member of the Hackensack Meridian Health network)

We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry. This senior leadership position focuses on 70% administrative leadership, 20% academic and teaching responsibilities, and 10% direct clinical practice.

As Chair, you will be the principal leader for the Department of Psychiatry, responsible for strategic direction, operational excellence, and quality of care.

• Lead the expansion of the Behavioral Health unit, the Emergency Psychiatric Service (EPS), and outpatient programs at the Otlowski Center for Mental Health Care.
• Drive development of advanced services, including Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Neuromodulation programs.
• Develop and execute an annual departmental business plan, setting goals for growth, quality, and technology.
• Provide oversight for the Geriatric Psychiatry Unit to maintain excellence.

• Ensure highest standards of patient care, safety, and efficiency across all services, complying with TJC and NJ DOH regulations.
• Oversee budgeting, resource management, and physician performance reviews (FPPE/OPPE).
• Lead credentialing, privileging, and continuous quality improvement initiatives for all practitioners.

• Champion learning by developing and overseeing undergraduate and graduate medical education programs.
• Participate in clinical and didactic teaching of residents, medical students, and learners.
• Foster an environment that supports clinical research.

• Serve as a key member of the Medical Executive Committee (MEC), guiding medical policies and inter‑departmental collaboration.
• Liaise between the Department of Psychiatry, hospital administration, and the HMH Behavioral Health Care Transformation Service (CTS).
• Resolve conflicts, enforce professional standards, and mentor staff to promote a positive team culture.

• Collaborative network of physicians, specialists, and support staff within a culture of collaboration.
• Eligibility for faculty appointment to the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.

• M.D./D.O. degree from a recognized medical or osteopathic school.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).
• NJ Medical License, CD S, and DEA.
• Significant administrative leadership experience in a hospital or health system (e.g., Chair, Vice Chair, Division Chief, Medical Director).
• Experience in a teaching environment, including resident and medical student education.
• Strong business acumen with budget management, strategic planning, and quality improvement.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good‑faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, and does not reflect the full value of our market‑competitive total rewards package. The starting base salary is $281,000.

This figure is informational only and may differ based on non‑discriminatory factors.