Medical Director

Hackensack Meridian Health•Brick, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a visionary, experienced psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director for Psychiatry at Ocean University Medical Center in Brick, New Jersey. The Medical Director will guide the strategic direction, clinical excellence, and growth of comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services, with autonomy to develop programs, improve quality, and oversee clinical operations. The role includes leading initiatives such as integrated care, telehealth, intensive outpatient programs, and specialized treatment tracks. The Medical Director will contribute to the academic mission by supervising, teaching, and mentoring attending psychiatrists, residents, and medical students. A dedicated administrative team supports day-to-day operations, and the position works with senior leadership and the health system’s continuum of behavioral health services. The position offers a minimum base salary of $278,520, leadership stipend, performance-based incentives, and an executive benefits package. The posted minimum salary is an estimate and is not a guarantee of a specific offer; compensation may vary based on factors including specialization, experience, leadership, education, productivity, skills, location, internal equity, and budget or grant funding.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school.
Board certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
At least 5 years of post-residency clinical experience.
Progressive leadership experience in a psychiatric setting, such as Medical Director or Associate Program Director.
Experience in program development, quality improvement, and clinical administration.
Passion for teaching and mentorship.
Must have or be eligible to obtain a New Jersey medical license, CDS, and DEA.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and oversee the strategic plan for outpatient psychiatric services, aligned with the health system’s mission and community needs.
Establish and enforce clinical standards of care so services are evidence-based, patient-centered, and high quality.
Provide clinical supervision and consultation on complex cases.
Identify opportunities to expand services, launch new programs, and improve existing services.
Recruit, lead, and develop psychiatrists and advanced practice providers.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and scholarly work environment.
Oversee program budgets, staffing models, provider productivity, and regulatory compliance in partnership with administrative leaders.
Lead quality initiatives, monitor key performance indicators, and ensure clinical and operational benchmarks are met or exceeded.
Supervise, teach, and mentor attending psychiatrists, residents, and medical students.