Chief of Adult Acute Care Services - Belle Mead, New Jersey

Lead the Future of Adult Acute Care at Carrier Clinic

Carrier Clinic, a leading provider of behavioral health services, is seeking a dynamic and experienced physician leader to serve as Chief of Adult Acute Care Services. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of adult acute care within a respected and growing organization.

About the Role:

As Chief of Adult Acute Care Services, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all adult acute care programs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including medical staff, nursing, pharmacy, and therapy services, to drive clinical excellence and achieve organizational goals. This role reports to the Chief Medical Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of medical professionals, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Oversee the development and implementation of clinical programs and policies, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives, focusing on patient safety, outcomes, and satisfaction.
• Manage the fiscal operations of assigned departments, including budget development and monitoring.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and program development.
• Represent Carrier Clinic in the community and within professional organizations.
• Serve as a key liaison with external regulatory agencies such as, Joint Commission, CMS, state, and other applicable regulatory and/or accrediting agencies

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of a residency in general psychiatry or a related specialty.
• Board certification in Psychiatry (ABPN).
• Current medical license and DEA certification.
• Proven leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• A passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Benefits:

Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and CME allowance. We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees.

To Apply:

If you are a visionary leader with a commitment to excellence in behavioral healthcare, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and cover letter to allison.vogel@hmhn.org or click here to apply now.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients!

Carrier Clinic, a behavioral health system, has been a trusted source of compassionate help and supportive healing for patients and their families since we opened our doors in 1910.

One of the largest independent, nonprofit central Jersey behavioral health facilities, Carrier Clinic specializes in inpatient psychiatric treatment and treatment and rehabilitation for substance abuse. We provide a complete array of expert care and education for adolescents and teens, adults, and older adults on the inpatient and residential levels. Outpatient services are provided for ECT treatment and drug abuse addiction.

Ours is a safe, compassionate, and respectful environment, set on a beautiful 100+ acre country setting at the foothills of the Sourland Mountains, in centrally-located Belle Mead, NJ. Our caring, supportive staff is among the best in their respective fields, all driven by the similar goal of returning each individual back to their family, workplace, community, and the things they enjoy.