Chief Medical Officer

Shift:

Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

About Us:

Operating in 21 counties throughout the state, Easterseals New Jersey offers various disability and mental health services to help people with various needs address life’s challenges. Annually, Easterseals New Jersey serves over 4,000 individuals at over 100 sites with direct services, advocacy, and education. We believe everyone, no matter their circumstance or level of ability, deserves the opportunity to increase their independence and achieve their goals. Focusing on ability over disability, our family of over 1,000 well‑trained and passionate staff members works in partnership with individuals and families to bring equality, dignity, and opportunity.

What You’ll Do:

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides executive‑level clinical leadership and strategic vision for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Easterseals New Jersey’s whole‑person care model. This role is responsible for advancing access to primary medical care, integrating physical health services and embedding innovation across clinical programs to improve outcomes for consumers and staff. The CMO serves as the organization’s senior medical authority, ensuring high‑quality, compliant, and equitable care delivery while driving innovative approaches to care coordination, prevention, wellness, population health, and workforce well‑being.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of an integrated whole‑person care model addressing physical health, behavioral health, developmental needs, and social determinants of health.
• Expand access to on‑site and community‑based primary medical care visits for consumers and ENJ Staff, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and health screenings.
• Establish and promote integrated care pathways and systems that support coordinated transitions of care across internal services and external providers.
• Serve as the organization’s senior medical authority, providing oversight of all medical and clinical services.
• Ensure medical practices comply with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and evidence‑based care guidelines.
• Identify, pilot, and scale innovative care delivery models, including integrated clinics, telehealth, mobile services, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Leverage technology (EHRs, data analytics, population health tools) to improve clinical outcomes and care coordination.
• Oversee clinical quality management, utilization review, and outcomes measurement across programs.
• Develop dashboards and indicators to monitor health outcomes, access, equity, and patient experience.
• Ensure alignment with value‑based care, managed care, and payer quality requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on safety, effectiveness, and consumer‑centered care.
• Champion initiatives that promote staff wellness, preventive care, and access to medical services.

Who You Are:

• Must be an actively licensed physician in New Jersey with an MD or DO degree; psychiatry experience or specialization is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience within behavioral health, mental health, healthcare, or human services settings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent project management, strategic planning, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing program operations, budgets, and fiscal management.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer‑Paid Coverage – Life, AD&D, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings – 403(b) Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Time Off – Paid Time Off, Holidays, Medical Leave, and PTO Buy‑Back options
• Convenience & Support – Direct Deposit, Payroll Cards, Mileage Reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness & Recognition – Wellness Program, Referral Bonuses, and a Recognition Program
• Training & Development – Paid Orientation and Ongoing Training

Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected categories in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions.