Medical Director of Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services

Company: RWJBarnabas Health
Location: Long Branch
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

RWJBarnabas Health is Seeking a Medical Director of Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services Near the Jersey Shore! RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, is currently seeking an experienced, board-certified Adult Psychiatrist to fill the role as Medical Director of Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ. The Medical Director of PESS for MMC will be responsible for the coordination of the Medical Staff and clinical staffing activities and performing direct patient care within the Psychiatric Emergency Screening Service sites. He/she will direct and participate in team meetings, treatment planning, disposition, and other certifying requirements. As the largest integrated health system in New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health offers competitive compensation, a robust benefits package including health, life, disability, and malpractice insurance, 401k/retirement, plus paid time off and added time off for CME. Qualifications: - ABPN board-certified in Adult Psychiatry - NJ licensed or eligible for licensure in NJ - Ideally experienced working in an inpatient setting - High energy, adaptable, and ability to work on a team Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $315,000 to $445,000 per year. 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 To learn more about this position and other opportunities with RWJBarnabas Health, please contact Susan Bethay, Physician Recruiter, directly via e-mail at Susan.bethay@rwjbh.org. About Monmouth Medical Center: Monmouth Medical Center (MMC), located in Long Branch, New Jersey, is an RWJBarnabas Health facility and includes The Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center. MMC is an academic medical center with a long-standing commitment to medical student education and GME programs in surgery and other disciplines. A 513 bed facility, Monmouth Medical Center is one of New Jersey's largest academic medical centers and has been a leader in surgical advancement. MMC surgeons have introduced many technological firsts to the region, including pioneering robotic surgical procedures in both general and orthopedic surgery, and other minimally invasive techniques. About RWJBarnabas Health: RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, treating over 3 million patients a year. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH in New Brunswick and Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and four accountable care organizations. RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s second largest private employer – with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns – and routinely captures national awards for its outstanding quality and safety. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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