Assistant or Associate Professor/Medical Director
The Rutgers Behavioral Health System (RBH) is comprised of Rutgers’ University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), the behavioral health services of RWJBarnabas, and the practices of the departments of psychiatry at Rutgers’ Robert Wood Johnson and New Jersey Medical Schools. As one of the largest and most comprehensive academic health centers in the nation, the RBH combined system has 550 psychiatric inpatient beds and locations in all 21 counties in NJ with emergency screening services, crisis clinics, 13 partial hospital programs, 9 intensive outpatient programs, 14 outpatient clinics, and five community mental health centers. Over 200,000 patients are served by RBH, with over 500,000 crisis visits/calls over the last year. Overall, Rutgers/RWJBarnabas Health treats nearly 7 million people in the densely populated and highly diverse state of New Jersey. The system includes two Rutgers University medical schools and a research initiative that is highly focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Brandt Center will be part of the extensive University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) network. Established in 1971, UBHC offers a full continuum of academic-based, behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC is dedicated to excellence in providing behavioral health services and is committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate, and accessible care that is informed by research. Through its hospital clinics, outpatient services, and inpatient programs, UBHC serves a diverse population of over 4,000 adolescents/young adults annually. Additionally, UBHC is currently providing embedded clinical services in over 220 schools across New Jersey spread across 41 districts and 11 counties, a number that is quickly growing.
We are seeking a board certified/eligible clinical, administrative, and academic psychiatrist for UBHC’s Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center and Residence.
Responsibilities include:
- Overseeing all faculty and psychiatric services
- Promoting growth and development of direct care providers
- Developing effective psychiatric clinical programs and services
- Participation in research and teaching activities
Position Status: Full Time
Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience: Board certified/eligible psychiatrist with valid NJ medical license.
Certifications/Licenses: Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
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