Chair of Psychiatry - CentraState, Freehold NJ

Job Overview

Atlantic Health System, one of New Jersey's largest non‑profit healthcare networks, is seeking a board‑certified Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director of Psychiatry at Centra State Medical Center in Freehold, NJ.

This full‑time position will oversee a 19‑bed adult inpatient unit that serves individuals 18 and older, including those with co‑occurring substance use disorders, special needs, and autism spectrum disorder. In addition to inpatient care, responsibilities include consult & liaison psychiatry, crisis intervention, addiction psychiatry, and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is highly preferred.

The Medical Director will provide leadership to advance Centra State’s mission and strategic priorities, including planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives, as well as coordinating scheduling for behavioral health clinicians.

Freehold is a well‑established Monmouth County community with strong schools, diverse amenities, and easy access to the Jersey Shore, New York City, and Philadelphia.

Salary Range: $325,000 – $375,000 base salary only; excludes any quality and/or productivity incentives.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Reimbursement for Relocation
• Comprehensive Malpractice Policy
• Non‑Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Annual CME and Time Off incremental to PTO days
• Full reimbursement for Boards and Licensing fees
• Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities

• Oversee a 19‑bed adult inpatient unit (voluntary and involuntary patients).
• Provide consult & liaison psychiatry services.
• Deliver crisis intervention and addiction psychiatry services.
• Participate in and lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate scheduling for behavioral health clinicians.
• Possibly administer electroconvulsive therapy (preferred).

• Board‑Certified in Psychiatry.
• 3–5 years of experience (preferred). 2–3 years of proven leadership experience (required).
• Experience with ECT (preferred).

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. It abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Note:

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.