Director of Pharmacy - Summit, New Jersey

This opportunity offers a leadership role as Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) at a behavioral health facility specializing in mental health care. The position is a 6-8 week contract, providing critical pharmacy oversight and operational management Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm, with additional on-call duties after each shift and on weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the PIC, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and pharmacy standards
• Oversee medication order verification using the HCS order entry system
• Support and manage pharmacy staff including one full-time technician and several part-time and per-diem personnel
• Participate in meetings and pharmacy and therapeutics (P&T) data collection efforts
• Facilitate pharmacy workflow while relieving existing staff workload
• Engage in site-specific training with experienced team members
• Collaborate with the behavioral health care team while maintaining a professional and compliant pharmacy environment

Qualifications and Experience:

• Current New Jersey Pharmacist license required
• Proven experience with HCS order entry system strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Omnicell automation technology is advantageous
• Background in behavioral health pharmacy services considered a plus
• Experience with policy development and regulatory compliance (e.g., Joint Commission standards)
• Ability to fulfill PIC responsibilities at a minimum of 35 hours per week
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Location:

• Behavioral health facility located in Summit, NJ
• Conveniently near Newark Airport for ease of travel if needed

Additional Details:

• Professional dress code with comfortable closed-toe shoes required
• No sterile compounding involved
• Supportive staff available for on-site training and assistance

This role is a contract assignment aimed at experienced pharmacy leaders ready to provide vital operational guidance and staff support within a specialized behavioral health setting. Qualified candidates with New Jersey licensure and relevant system experience are encouraged to apply promptly to contribute their expertise in this critical leadership capacity.