Medical Director-Psychiatrist

Medical Director – Inpatient Psychiatry (Full-Time)

Location: Salem County, NJ (Inspira Medical Center Mannington) Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 1 weekend/month Setting: Inpatient Behavioral Health

Who We Are

Working for the Center for Family Guidance in partnership with Inspira Medical Center Mannington offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact in an underserved South Jersey community.

CFG is committed to delivering high-quality behavioral health services with a supportive, physician-led team and opportunities for professional growth. Inspira Medical Center Mannington provides a collaborative, patient-centered environment where innovation and compassion drive care.

Together, they offer a rewarding and meaningful career path for clinicians dedicated to improving access and outcomes in behavioral health.

Why Join This Opportunity

• Lead and shape a growing behavioral health program
• Make a meaningful impact in an underserved community
• Work within a collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Enjoy a structured weekday schedule with dedicated coverage support
• Partner with Inspira Health and CFG Health Network, a physician-led organization

Position

The Center for Family Guidance, in partnership with Inspira Medical Center Mannington, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Director of Inpatient Psychiatry to lead our multidisciplinary behavioral health team. This leadership role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality psychiatric care while providing clinical oversight, driving program development, and making a meaningful impact in an underserved South Jersey community.

Highlights

• Community hospital serving Salem County and the surrounding South Jersey region
• 26-bed inpatient behavioral health unit (20 voluntary beds, 6 involuntary beds)
• Collegial, multidisciplinary behavioral health environment
• EMR: Cerner, but switching to EPIC in July
• Team-based approach with Advanced Practice Provider support
• Flexible schedule options available
• Monday – Friday daytime schedule during regular business hours
• Separate after-hours and weekend coverage team
• Opportunity for both inpatient and consultative behavioral health services, depending on organizational needs
• Leadership role with the ability to shape clinical programming and care delivery
• Located in a J-1 waiver-friendly, underserved service area
• Easy access to Philadelphia, Delaware, and South Jersey shore points
• Salem County offers a quieter lifestyle with historic towns, outdoor recreation, and lower cost of living

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for inpatient psychiatric services
• Deliver direct patient care including psychiatric evaluations and medication management
• Lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, APPs, nursing, and social work
• Develop and implement clinical protocols, workflows, and quality initiatives
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Participate in program development and strategic planning
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of clinical staff
• Provide consultation services as needed within the hospital
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified in Psychiatry (required for Medical Director role)
• Active New Jersey medical license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA license required
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Experience in inpatient psychiatry strongly preferred
• Commitment to team-based, patient-centered care

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• CME allowance and CME time
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Supportive administrative and clinical infrastructure

Visa Sponsorship

• J-1 waiver sponsorship and H-1B visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates

EOE M/F/D/V