Under the administrative direction of the Chief Executive Officer of a grade 2 psychiatric hospital (less than 200 clients) in the Department of Health, a long-term care facility (less than 200 residents) in the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, or in the Department of Human Services or Cannabis Regulatory Commission, organizes, develops, and directs systematic administrative support services and/or clinical services, to ensure that division, institution, and accrediting standards are maintained.  In the absence of the Chief Executive Officer, may assume the duties of planning, directing, and coordinating all hospital or facility activities to maintain full patient care in accordance with accepted standards; manages staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.

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

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university, with a Master's degree in Hospital Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or Mental Health  Administration, Psychology, Social Work,

Nursing, Rehabilitation, or related field.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of administrative experience managing a significant service of program in a psychiatric or general hospital, large mental health facility, or social services agency dealing with the mentally ill.

NOTE:  Applicants who do not possess a Master's degree, may substitute one (1) year of additional experience as indicated above.

NOTE:  In the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, appointees may be required to possess a valid nursing license issued by the State of New Jersey.

LICENSE: Appointees 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.

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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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