Psychiatry Medical Director

**Psychiatry Medical Director**
**Location: Westport, Connecticut**
**Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry**

• Leadership opportunity for a Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director of an Adult Mood Disorders Inpatient Unit.
• Provide clinical leadership, program development, and direct inpatient psychiatric care.
• Treat adult patients experiencing mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders.
• Lead and collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Participate in resident supervision, medical student teaching, and faculty development.
• Opportunity for an academic appointment with a medical school.
• Dedicated academic time through the Psychiatry Residency Program.
• Contribute to academic advancement, clinical excellence, and the development of future psychiatrists.
• Work within a comprehensive behavioral health system offering a continuum of psychiatric services, including:
o Adult inpatient psychiatric services.
o Dual diagnosis treatment.
o Child and adolescent inpatient services.
o Emergency department and consult-liaison psychiatry.
o Geriatric psychiatry.
o Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
o Outpatient behavioral health clinics.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday.
• No required after-hours call.
• Optional moonlighting opportunities for additional income.
• Access to provider leadership development and professional wellness programs.
Compensation and Benefits
• Competitive compensation package with salaried employment.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• CME allowance and dedicated CME time.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Malpractice coverage.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Potential additional compensation, incentives, loan repayment, administrative stipends, or relocation assistance, depending on qualifications and other factors.
Qualifications
• MD or DO degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Eligible for an unrestricted Connecticut medical license.
• Interest in academic psychiatry, teaching, and clinical leadership.
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based behavioral healthcare.
Location Highlights
• Located in Westport, Connecticut, in Fairfield County.
• Convenient access to New York City and Boston.
• Coastal community offering cultural attractions, recreational opportunities, and highly regarded schools.
• Offers a balance of professional opportunities and quality of life.