Medical Director of the Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center

Medical Director of the Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center

Recruitment/Posting Title - Medical Director of the Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center

Department - RWJ - Psychiatry

Salary Details - $171,652 minimum

Offer Information - The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits - Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Posting Summary - The Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center and Retreat, a first-of-its-kind facility in New Jersey dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health treatment to adolescents and young adults. As we prepare to open this transformative center, we are seeking experienced and visionary psychiatrists to join us in leadership roles. The Departments of Psychiatry at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, in collaboration with the University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) and RWJBarnabas, is recruiting a psychiatrist for the position of Medical Director, Brandt Behavioral Health Care. The candidate must be Board Certified/eligible with NJ medical license psychiatrists with expertise in youth and young adult behavioral health to provide leadership and clinical care at the Brandt Center. These roles will be instrumental in shaping the center's clinical vision, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring excellence in care and innovation.

Position Status - Full Time

Posting Number - 25FA0615

Posting Open Date

Posting Close Date - 06/26/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - Candidates should be Board Certified/eligible psychiatrists with valid NJ medical license with expertise in youth and young adult behavioral health to provide leadership and clinical care at the Brandt Center.

Campus - Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus - Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City - New Brunswick

State - NJ

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