Assistant Director

Job Title: Assistant Director

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Psych Service-Admin Ambulatory

Req #: 0000221997

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $77,355.20 - $108,305.60 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.

Job Overview:

The Assistant Director is responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of all Therapeutic programming and the Adjunctive Therapy programs (i.e. Treatment planning, treatment implementation, professional development, program development, and community education/referral development). Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Human Services Program such as Psychology, Sociology, Teaching, Recreation, etc.
• Licensure or Certificate in the Human Services field such as Recreational Specialist or Art Therapy.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience,
• Knowledge of therapeutic programming and best practice models, including creative arts therapies, recreational, occupational therapies and interventions required.
• Experience working with a variety of populations experiencing acute behavioral health and substance abuse symptoms is required.
• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills,

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• Directs patient care in a manner which ensures that: Standards of patient care and regulatory agencies are met,
• Patients, significant others and associates are treated with dignity, respect and compassion,
• Promotes quality of patient care through the following: Identifies and corrects actual/potential problems:
• Recommends and selects appropriate indicators to measure performance,
• Communicates QA I findings as required,
• Interviews, selects, promotes and terminates staff per established hospital policies and Federal/State laws,
• Provides for orientation in service training and continuing education of all people in the department,
• Promotes staff effectiveness and competency through goal setting, role modeling and provision of learning opportunities,
• Monitors continuity of care, length of stay, assists patients maneuver effectively within the health care system,
• Evaluates the results of planned care for clinical appropriateness, effectiveness, and attainment of identified patient outcomes,
• Manages a caseload of assigned patients in collaboration with other members of the treatment team,
• Documents clinical data according to agency standards and protocols,
• Integrates the department's services with the facility's primary functions,
• Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services,
• Recommends space and other resources needed by the department

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer