Administrator Psychiatric Social Services

Under direction of the Clinical Director in a psychiatric hospital, or other supervisory official, is responsible for developing and maintaining an ongoing system of professional supervision and ongoing professional staff growth and development programs; maintains a high level of performance standards and a system of peer review; meets and maintains quality assurance and Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards; participates in program planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of a coordinated and unified institutional and community based service delivery system as may be assigned.

**If interested please send your resume and cover letter to PST.TPH@doh.nj.gov

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree supplemented by a Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of post Master's experience in social work in a psychiatric setting, three (3) years of which shall have included supervisory experience in Psychiatric Social Work.

LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.  

About New Jersey Department of Health

New Jersey Department of Health Improving health through leadership and innovation The Department’s priority is improving population health by strengthening New Jersey’s health system. The Department’s five branches, Public Health Services, Health Systems, Integrated Health, Office of Population Health and the Office of Policy and Strategic Planning work collaboratively toward that goal. Population health focuses on keeping healthy New Jerseyans well, preventing those at risk from getting sick, and keeping those with chronic conditions from getting sicker. Population health promotes prevention, wellness and equity in all environments, resulting in a healthy New Jersey.

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