Overview
Essex County Hospital Center employs approximately 350 dedicated professionals whose expertise spans a wide range of behavioral health disciplines. Our multidisciplinary team includes board-certified psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, licensed clinical social workers, rehabilitation and occupational therapists, substance use treatment specialists, case managers, and experienced administrative and support staff. Together, they provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care focused on stabilization, recovery, and coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients receive compassionate, evidence-based treatment in a structured and supportive environment.
Hospital Director
Frank J. Del Gaudio, SASHE
Phone: 973-571-2801 Email: fdelgaudio@health.essexcountynj.org
Assistant Hospital Director
Patricia Keenan, LCSW
Phone: 973-571-2858 Email: pkeenan@health.essexcountynj.org
Medical Director
Dr. Sidharth G. Sharma, MD
Email: ssharma@health.essexcountynj.org
Director of Nursing
Dr. Martine Jones, DNP PMHNP-BC
Phone: 973-571-2881 Email: mjones@health.essexcountynj.org
Director of Social Services
Sean Buehler, LCSW
Phone: 973-571-2905 Email: sbuehler@health.essexcountynj.org
Chief of Therapeutic & Recreational Services
Janine Finelli, CTRS
Phone: 973-571-2177 Email: jfinelli@health.essexcountynj.org
Patient Care Units
Unit 1A (North) – 973-571-2931
Unit 1E (South) – 973-571-2935
Unit 2A (North) – 973-571-2939
Unit 2E (South) – 973-571-2943
Unit 3A (North) – 973-571-2947
Unit 3E (South) – 973-571-2951