Chair of Psychiatry, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center
About The Position
Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center is seeking an experienced Chair of Psychiatry to join their team. This is a full-time position overseeing a 24-bed adult voluntary inpatient unit serving individuals 18 and older, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders and geriatric patients. Responsibilities extend to oversight and provision of care for ECT, consult & liaison psychiatry, a full continuum of outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Programming for adults and pediatrics, and the crisis intervention service within the emergency department. The Chair will provide leadership to advance the hospital's mission and strategic priorities, including quality improvement initiatives and coordinating behavioral health clinician scheduling. The behavioral health team consists of psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed clinicians.
Requirements
- Board-certified Psychiatrist
- Proven leadership skills
- Clinical expertise
- Commitment to improving patient outcomes
Nice To Haves
- Interest or experience in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for the adult inpatient unit, ensuring quality care for individuals experiencing acute mental health conditions.
- Supervise a team of psychiatrists and advanced practice clinicians, guiding their clinical practice, ensuring appropriate coverage, and fostering professional development.
- Oversee the recruitment and retention of psychiatrists and advanced practice clinicians.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives ensuring adherence to best practices, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with hospital and service line leadership and medical staff to implement and evaluate new policies, procedures, and treatment modalities in behavioral health.
- Ensure that the behavioral health services are integrated with other hospital departments to provide holistic care to patients.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
