Executive Director - Autism Center of Excellence - Union, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health
Union, NJ
Req #: 47143

Category: Psychologist

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department: Autism

Pay Range: $149,989.00 - $249,995.00 per year

Location:

2840 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083

Job Title: Executive Director

Location: Children's Specialized Hosp

Department: Autism

Req#: 47143

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $149,989.00 - $249,995.00 Annual

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 Executive Director of the Autism Center of Excellence for Children’s Specialized Hospital will be responsible to determine and direct design, planning, operations, outcomes, budget, and program evaluation of Autism Center of Excellence to promote Children s Specialized Hospital as a national leader in autism-related care, research, and training.

Qualifications

Required:

  • PhD or PsyD in Psychology or MD, DO in Medicine
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in ASD-related program development involving research, service, and/or training
  • Minimum of 3 years clinical service provider with autistic clients
  • Eligible for appointment as adjunct at the assistant professor or above level

Preferred

  • Principal Investigator for funded autism research preferred
  • Nationally-recognized leader in Autism-related programming or research
  • License NJ Medical or Psychologist license or license-eligible is a plus

Certifications And Licenses Required

  • PhD or PsyD in Psychology or MD, DO in Medicine

Scheduling Requirements

  • Shift working, 9:00—5:00 each day
  • Days to work
  • FT

Essential Functions

  • In consultation with external and internal stakeholders, determine overview of Autism COE including mission, vision, goals, and structure,
  • Enhance and streamline access to CSH autism-related services
  • Develop strategic initiatives related to growth and excellence of ASD COE,
  • Responsible for determination, implementation, and analysis of program evaluation/ outcomes of ASD COE,
  • Responsible for needed program adjustments based on outcome analyses
  • Develop and oversee ASD COE budget,
  • Responsible for direction of Autism Department staff
  • Facilitate ASD COE Advisory Committee
  • In consultation with external and internal stakeholders, determine, promote, and monitor autism-related research initiated at CSH
  • Oversee in coordination with the CSH Research Center ASD research and/or program development grant funding
  • Contribute to development and implementation of training to professionals
  • Serve as a spokesperson/representative at a state, regional, and national level for autism-related projects

Benefits And Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support 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
Posted 2025-09-23

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