PSYCHIATRIST / MEDICAL DIRECTOR - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY

If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for 2024 by NJBIZ! Our mission is tochange lives and save lives across the state of New Jerseythrough a Trauma Informed Care culture.

Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “Best Place to Work”, please submit your resume today for consideration!

PBHG has a new strategic vision and is changing the face of community behavioral health! Be a driver of innovative clinical care during this era of strategic growth. We are looking for a dual board-certified physician that will drive care innovation and clinical excellence.

Job Title: Medical Director

Location: Centrally located in Ocean County and Monmouth County. Traveling expense included

We are an hour from NYC, AC, and along the Jersey Shore

Position Type: Full Time

We are asking for personal applicants only, no locum tenens or recruiting agencies.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and utilize the highest standards of medical ethics at all times.

• Display the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and a strong work ethic, serving as a model for all medical staff.

• Assist in the provision of continuing education, on-the-job training, and the orientation of medical staff as requested.

• Supervise, advise, counsel, and discipline all medical staff in conjunction with the Human Resources department.

• Participate in recruitment/retention activities for medical staff, as necessary.

• Serve as Collaborating Physician for Nurse Practitioners or other mid-level providers, including consultations, case presentations, chart review, on-the-job training and peer review.

• Respond to medical emergencies on site as needed.

• Participate in short- and long-term program planning for the medical department and the agency.

• Participate in the development of medical department policies and procedures in accordance with accreditation requirements and professional standards.

• Assist other providers in completing their responsibilities as necessary, i.e. covering vacations and seeing patients, processing refill requests, following-up on referrals, covering telephone encounters and document in-bubbles/inbox.

• Maintain requirements of licensure, DEA certification and board certifications. Fulfill and maintain requirements for credentialing with payers and regulatory bodies.

• Provide comprehensive, high quality medical services to patients, regardless of age, sex, gender identification, income, national origin or language.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.

• Maintain faculty appointment at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine for supervision of psychiatry residents

• No call coverage for overnight, weekends or holidays

Qualifications

• Must hold MD, or DO degree from an accredited medical school.

• Must hold a valid New Jersey Medical License.

• Must be dual board-certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Addiction is a plus.

• Current DEA and CDS licenses.

• Proficient verbal and written skills. Must be detail oriented and be able to multi-task

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

o Medical and Dental Insurance

o 403(b) Retirement Plan

o Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

o Disability and Life Insurance

o Employee Assistance Program

o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance

o Training opportunities

o Employee Referral Bonus program

o Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account

EOE