Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Our client is seeking a highly qualified Medical Director to lead the Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. This role is based at a prestigious academic hospital in New Haven County, CT. The Medical Director will oversee clinical operations, ensure quality patient care, provide leadership to the psychiatric team, and collaborate with hospital administration to implement best practices and promote continuous improvement. This employed position offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage, a robust retirement plan, reimbursement for license fees, dues, and CME expenses, a generous PTO plan, and paid medical malpractice insurance with tail coverage!

Job Description : >

Compensation : $320000 - $350000 Job ID : 37245

Clinical vs. Administrative Time Split :

Clinical : 80-85% (psychiatric evaluations, daily rounds, crisis interventions)

• Administrative : 15-20% (documentation, team meetings, supervision, policy development)

Patient Care Responsibilities :

Manage care for 10 adult inpatients daily

Leadership & Education Duties :

Supervise APRNs, medical students, and clinical staff

Schedule & Call Coverage :

Hours : Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM (onsite required)

Support & Systems :

Multidisciplinary team includes nursing, social work, recreational therapy, and mental health workers

Patient Population :

Adults (18+) with moderate to severe psychiatric acuity

Job Requirements : >

Job Requirements :

2 years of experience.

Leadership experience preferred.

Connecticut state medical license, DEA registration, and board certification required.

Completion of a general psychiatry residency required.

Disclosure : The hourly rates and / or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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