Psychiatric Medical Director Florida

Psychiatric Medical Director / Principal Investigator

Location: West Palm Beach (Boynton Beach), Florida Position Type: Full-Time, Inpatient

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Medical Director/Principal Investigator (PI) to lead our inpatient psychiatric program and oversee clinical trials at our West Palm Beach (Boynton Beach) facility. This full-time leadership position is available to start ASAP and requires a physician with demonstrated expertise in psychiatry, inpatient care, and research.

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical leadership and oversight for the inpatient psychiatric unit, ensuring delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
• Serve as Principal Investigator for clinical trials, maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and institutional research regulations.
• Supervise and mentor psychiatric staff, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and clinical teams.
• Collaborate with clinical research coordinators, sponsors, and CROs to ensure integrity, safety, and effectiveness of clinical trial protocols.
• Conduct patient evaluations, admissions, treatment planning, and ongoing management in the inpatient setting.
• Review and approve study-related documentation, adverse event reporting, and regulatory submissions.
• Foster a collaborative environment between clinical care and research initiatives.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality initiatives to optimize patient outcomes.
• Represent the program at internal and external meetings, conferences, and community outreach events.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree with Board Certification/Eligibility in Psychiatry.
• Active or eligible Florida medical license.
• Prior experience as a Medical Director and/or Principal Investigator in clinical trials required.
• Strong background in inpatient psychiatry, including acute care and crisis stabilization.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA, and IRB guidelines.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Malpractice coverage provided.
• CME allowance and professional development support.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Schedule:

• Full-time, primarily inpatient with clinical trial oversight.
• Monday Friday, with some on-call responsibilities as needed

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