Director in Elizabeth, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Director

Location: NEW POINT CAMPUS

Department Name: Emergency Screening

Req #: 0000257163

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $88,844.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Our Directors play a vital role in leading day-to-day program operations, driving clinical excellence, and fostering a high-performing therapeutic environment. Operating within an elite, multidisciplinary crisis network, this specialist provides strategic oversight, personnel management, and structural development to optimize patient care and maximize community impact. We view our Directors as a critical component of leadership, ensuring strict compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks while empowering clinical teams. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to deliver specialized leadership that redefines behavioral healthcare through teamwork, innovation, and clinical excellence within the RWJBarnabas Health network!

A Typical Day:

• Operations & Oversight: Directing day-to-day operations and problem-solving to optimize patient care.
• Team Leadership: Managing hiring, performance metrics, and professional development of program staff.
• Fiscal Responsibility: Developing and tracking budgets within agreed revenue and cost targets.
• Compliance & QA: Conducting chart audits to ensure complete compliance with Joint Commission (JCAHO), DOH, and DMHS standards.
• Community Relations: Partnering with state, county, and local community agencies to refine emergency service workflows and access lines.

This Role Might Be For You If:

• You are deeply passionate about leading elite behavioral health programs and thrive in fast-paced clinical settings.
• You excel in interdisciplinary environments, collaborating fluidly with medical staff, supervisors, and community agencies.
• You set a high bar for yourself to maintain strict compliance, quality control, and clinical excellence.
• You advocate for a family-focused model of intervention and foster an empathetic, professional healing culture.

To Be Considered:

• Required Education: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or a related behavioral science field.
• Required Licensure: Active LSW in good standing (LCSW highly preferred).
• Required Certification: Valid state crisis training certification.
• Required Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of post-master's clinical experience providing mental health services.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior supervisory/management experience and a valid Mental Health Screener certification.